IN PHOTOS | Europe tries to stay cool while battling dangerous heatwave

A second heatwave baked the European continent this summer on July 25. Here is why it's a matter of concern.
A dangerous heatwave scorched Western Europe on Wednesday July 25 as most parts of the continent recorded soaring high temperatures. ( Photo | AP )
A dangerous heatwave scorched Western Europe on Wednesday July 25 as most parts of the continent recorded soaring high temperatures. ( Photo | AP )
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This was the second time the European continent got trapped in a heatwave raising climate change red flags on a global level.  ( Photo | AP )
This was the second time the European continent got trapped in a heatwave raising climate change red flags on a global level. ( Photo | AP )
Weather warnings have been issued in countries including Portugal, France and Luxembourg asking people to prepare for worse temperatures. ( Photo | AP )
Weather warnings have been issued in countries including Portugal, France and Luxembourg asking people to prepare for worse temperatures. ( Photo | AP )
The heatwave is being compared to the deadly 2003 heatwave as Paris reached 110 degrees. ( Photo | AP )
The heatwave is being compared to the deadly 2003 heatwave as Paris reached 110 degrees. ( Photo | AP )
According to UK's national weather service, Climate change has increased the likelihood and severity of heatwave episodes across Europe.  ( Photo | AP )
According to UK's national weather service, Climate change has increased the likelihood and severity of heatwave episodes across Europe. ( Photo | AP )
Despite a code red being issued in Belgium, people tried to keep their cool by dipping in water. ( Photo | AP )
Despite a code red being issued in Belgium, people tried to keep their cool by dipping in water. ( Photo | AP )
The heatwave raises concerns over global warming and, in particular, Europe's readiness for climate change. ( Photo | AP )
The heatwave raises concerns over global warming and, in particular, Europe's readiness for climate change. ( Photo | AP )

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