Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://gographicsoutput.com/video/ldZJM6TfG4e.html Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Europe swelters under heatwave | DW News [E38tvAmsc58] Health Updated on August 06, 2026 EDT — Published on August 06, 2026 EDT Much of Western Europe is sweltering in a gruelling heatwave, with temperatures expected to climb further in the coming days. Authorities across the continent have been issuing extreme weather alerts. In European capitals, both residents and tourists are improvising ways to stay cool. DW News spoke with Andrea Pedot, a member of the Italian Red Cross Resilience and Adaptation Team. He also works as an epidemiologist specializing in heatwaves. Chapters: 00:00 Extreme weather alerts across Europe 01:00 Europe fastest warming continent 01:22 Severe thunderstorms and hale forecast 01:38 Andrea Pedot: When does heat become a health hazard? 02:38 Warning signs of a heat stroke and remedies 04:30 Who's most vulnerable? 05:46 Skin protection during summer #dwcurrentaffairs #heatdome #extremeweather For more news go to: Follow DW on social media: ►Instagram: ►TikTok: ►Facebook: ►Twitter: Für Videos in deutscher Sprache besuchen Sie: Subscribe: Lta9PBeqHz8 cA4lfKU7rBs QUfoB12xpML 1nyLswbauZ8 aM3ZBLT2QIr tDZldO5FrdX WztkBL8PpvV
Much of Western Europe is sweltering in a gruelling heatwave, with temperatures expected to climb further in the coming days. Authorities across the continent have been issuing extreme weather alerts. In European capitals, both residents and tourists are improvising ways to stay cool. DW News spoke with Andrea Pedot, a member of the Italian Red Cross Resilience and Adaptation Team. He also works as an epidemiologist specializing in heatwaves. Chapters: 00:00 Extreme weather alerts across Europe 01:00 Europe fastest warming continent 01:22 Severe thunderstorms and hale forecast 01:38 Andrea Pedot: When does heat become a health hazard? 02:38 Warning signs of a heat stroke and remedies 04:30 Who's most vulnerable? 05:46 Skin protection during summer #dwcurrentaffairs #heatdome #extremeweather For more news go to: Follow DW on social media: ►Instagram: ►TikTok: ►Facebook: ►Twitter: Für Videos in deutscher Sprache besuchen Sie: Subscribe: Lta9PBeqHz8 cA4lfKU7rBs QUfoB12xpML 1nyLswbauZ8 aM3ZBLT2QIr tDZldO5FrdX WztkBL8PpvV