A new heatwave is forecast to bring very high temperatures across parts of Europe on Wednesday, with regions home to at least 92 million people expected to see temperatures above 35°C, according to AFP calculations cited by multiple outlets. The highest-intensity conditions are expected to be in Western and Southern Europe.
The forecasts indicate that more than half of Europe’s population—excluding Turkey—could experience temperatures above 30°C, amounting to roughly 300 million people on the continent. The analysis draws on German weather service forecasts and 2025 population estimates from the EU’s Joint Research Centre, with results described as consistent with an assessment by Austria’s NGO Klimadashboard.
Outlets differ mainly in emphasis: some focus on the scale in specific countries—especially France, Italy, and Spain—while others highlight the overall intensity across Western and Southern Europe. All accounts describe the same broad forecast scenario: widespread heat with peak readings exceeding 35°C in multiple areas.
