Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://mypepack.gophersport.com/video/?vid=PAaCiSL1cfW Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Europe swelters under heatwave | DW News [x9L1eQPiwBq] Health Updated on August 09, 2026 EDT — Published on August 09, 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: Lg2s5RhgRpx k9HrHwsBulq 1e7XAT8G2uv kq4Cc41Sigx XMysiuNMZvf blTjqzhdnsK
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: Lg2s5RhgRpx k9HrHwsBulq 1e7XAT8G2uv kq4Cc41Sigx XMysiuNMZvf blTjqzhdnsK