TEMPERATURES across European hotspots are set to hit record highs this week, prompting several health warnings.
The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) warned of an increased risk of deaths as extreme weather grip parts of the continent.
The Mediterranean islands of Sardinia and Sicily and could see highs of more than 48C.
While Rome and Madrid could both reach temperatures in the mid to high 40Cs.
WMO forecasters also revealed the next two weeks will continue to deliver doses of intense heat.