Europe swelters under record temperatures in peak tourist season | DW News

A heat wave sweeping across Europe is prompting health warnings as millions of people endure sweltering temperatures. Italy has issued red alerts in 16 cities with the country's weather centre warning of record heat especially in southern regions. Parts of Greece are forecast to hit highs of 44 degrees celsius, while France, Germany, Spain and Poland are also enduring extreme temperatures. Scientists say greenhouse gases and the El Niño weather pattern are raising global temperatures. Officials are urging people to drink a lot of water and stay indoors if possible. Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/user/deutschewelleenglish?sub_confirmation=1 For more news go to: http://www.dw.com/en/ Follow DW on social media: ►Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/deutschewellenews/ ►Twitter: https://twitter.com/dwnews ►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dwnews ►Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/dwnews_hangout Für Videos in deutscher Sprache besuchen Sie: https://www.youtube.com/dwdeutsch #Europe #Heatwaves #ClimateChange