Heatwave prompts emergency measures across France, Germany and Italy

What measures did France take in response to the heat?

French authorities convened a crisis meeting, expected 35 departments to move to red heat alert, restricted alcohol consumption at Fete de la Musique and other public events in those areas, and kept some Paris parks open around the clock Dawn,ThePrint,Reuters.

Why are German authorities warning about more than just high temperatures?

Germany's weather service said the combination of heat and humidity could lead to severe thunderstorms, adding another risk on top of the heat alerts already in place across much of the country Reuters,Indian Express,ThePrint.

What remains uncertain in this heatwave?

Forecasters said temperatures were expected to peak on Monday and could match historic highs, while Meteo France warned the hot conditions could continue into next week, so the full duration and severity were still unfolding Reuters,GEO TV,India Today.