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Heatwave and Drought: Summer 2026, the Warmest Ever Recorded in Europe

According to France 24, summer 2026 in Europe was the hottest ever recorded, with average temperatures 2.7°C above seasonal norms. This historic heatwave led to record drought and alerts across two-thirds of the EU, weakening vegetation and agriculture and promoting wildfires.


Youssef Mansour
Youssef Mansour
September 26, 2026  ·  1 min read
B-Empire Magazine
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Summer 2026 was the warmest ever recorded in Europe, with average temperatures 2.7°C above seasonal norms, reports France 24 on September 25, 2026.

This exceptional heatwave caused a record drought that continued into September. At the peak of summer, two-thirds of the European Union’s territory was placed under alert, weakening vegetation and agriculture while facilitating the spread of wildfires.

Sources

  • France 24 (FR) — Canicule, incendies, sécheresse : quelles leçons pour l'UE ? L'été européen le plus chaud (2026-09-25)

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