New Delhi, June 26 -- As Europe batters most severe heatwave, a study published on Friday revealed that temperatures were between 5degC and 12degC above the seasonal averages across France, Germany, Italy, Spain and southern England. Researchers at World Weather Attribution said high night-time temperatures and humidity made June's heatwave particularly dangerous.

Researchers observed temperature data and forecasts for an analysis of the heatwave that started on June 18 and conclude that this is the most severe heatwave to have ever been recorded in Europe and most severe humid heat event. According to the European Union's Copernicus Climate Change Service, Europe is the world's fastest-warming continent, with temperatures increasing at ...