Europe heatwave: Spain swelters with land temperatures crossing 60° Celsius

Europe heatwave: Spain swelters with land temperatures crossing 60° Celsius

Parts of Europe China and the United States have seen facing record-breaking heat as the temperature of the ground in some areas of Spain hit more than 60 degrees Celsius during the deadly heatwave, with  temperatures are expected to rise this weekend.  The situation across Europe continues to deteriorate with tourists in central Athens gathered near mist machines and animals in the zoo in Madrid fed fruit popsicles and chunks of frozen food.

Land temperatures in Spain surpass record 60C in deadly heatwave

Ground so hot that fiery red areas on map turn black

Land temperatures cross 60° Celsius in Spain as Europe battles heatwave: Report

In Athens and other Greek cities, working hours were changed for the public sector and many businesses to avoid the midday heat.