The 2026 European heatwaves refers to a series of periods of unusually high temperatures across Europe, recorded from May 2026. Such events have become more frequent in recent decades, and scientists link their growing intensity to human-caused climate change. Heatwaves in Europe can cause deaths, particularly among older people, as well as wildfires, drought and stress on power grids.
Before and after
- 1 April 2026Launch of Artemis II
- 8 April 20262026 Iran war ceasefire
- 12 April 20262026 Hungarian parliamentary election
- May 2026Rise of Cockroach Janta Party
- May 20262026 European heatwaves
- from 6 June 2026 to 25 July 20262026 Delhi Jantar Mantar protests
- 24 June 20262026 Venezuela earthquakes
- July 20262026 Los Gallardos wildfire
- 12 August 2026Solar eclipse of 12 August 2026
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The era
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