Europe’s heat wave is intensifying, fueling wildfires across the Mediterranean and threatening to curb electricity generation from both nuclear and hydropower plants.
Temperatures in Spain are forecast to hit 39C (102F) on Wednesday, but could climb further to 42C next week as hot air streams in from North Africa, according to Rubén del Campo, a spokesperson for Spanish forecaster Aemet.
Heat alerts have been issued across southern regions, including more than half of France, with water sprays and fans being distributed to cool students in Marseille schools. That could also hit several of Electricite de