A suffocating heatwave continues across southwestern Europe as countries in the region witness record temperatures and devastating wildfires that have forced thousands to flee their homes. Scientists believe there is no doubt that these heatwaves are caused by global warming and can be repeated regularly. These days, the countries of southwestern Europe are experiencing an exceptional heatwave that has caused a record increase in temperature and the extinction of forests. fires in France, Portugal and Spain. As for Britain, it has braced itself for very hot weather in the coming days, as has Ireland, which, according to meteorological forecasts, is expecting temperatures similar to the Mediterranean region this summer.