Europe faces a severe heatwave and worsening drought, with soaring temperatures, parched landscapes and growing threats to people, agriculture and water supplies. In Photos: Europe Swelters Under Extreme HeatPPhoto Webdesk Published at: 4 August 2026 12:55 pmEurope is grappling with intense heat and worsening drought, leaving landscapes parched, rivers and reservoirs depleted, and communities under growing pressure.