A severe heatwave has gripped Europe, prompting authorities in Paris to extend a red alert for high temperatures. Measures in Paris include the closure of the top of the Eiffel Tower, a ban on polluting traffic, and speed restrictions. The heatwave has led to school closures in France and restrictions on outdoor work in Italy. Meteorologists have described the heatwave as "exceptional." In Spain, the extreme heat has contributed to a deadly wildfire in Catalonia, which has claimed two lives and burned 16,000 acres. Additionally, Spain has experienced severe flooding and storms, particularly affecting northern and southern regions, including Catalonia, Aragon, and Navarra. These floods have caused widespread disruption and casualties, with reports of people swept away and damage to tourist areas. Meanwhile, drought conditions have intensified in the British Isles and northern France following a dry and warm spring. Northern Europe, including the northern British Isles and Scandinavia, is also experiencing marked and sometimes record-breaking heat, expected to persist through the weekend.