Southern Spain is the worst-affected region, with temperatures in the mid-40s Celsius recorded in Seville and neighbouring areas. A new heat record for June of 46C was set on Saturday in the town of El Granado, according to Spain's national weather service, which also said this month is on track to be the hottest June on record.

Two people have died in a wildfire that swept through Spain 's Catalonia region, as emergency services reported the blaze was largely contained despite warnings of further wind and thunderstorms.

Deadly heatwave across Europe sparks wildfires and shuts nuclear plant An ongoing heatwave has broken records and sparked alarm across Europe, as temperatures reach above 40 degrees Celsius in parts of the continent.