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Europe is battling a severe heatwave with France issuing its highest alert across over half the nation and the UK bracing for temperatures nearing 40C. Schools have closed, and travel advisories are in place as the extreme heat leads to safety concerns and disruptions. This intense weather is a stark reminder of climate change's growing impact.

France is grappling with an intense and early summer heatwave, with millions sweltering under record-breaking temperatures. Fifty-four departments are under a red alert as schools, transport, and events face disruption. Tragically, at least 20 drowning deaths have occurred since the weekend. This extreme weather is linked to human-caused climate change, with scientists warning of more heat records to come.

A severe heatwave in France has forced some of Paris's most popular tourist attractions, including the Eiffel Tower and the Louvre Museum, to shorten operating hours as temperatures soar across the country.

Europe's rail networks are buckling under an intense heatwave, causing widespread delays and cancellations. Aging infrastructure, including overhead power lines and tracks, struggles with extreme temperatures, leading to system failures. High-speed lines are particularly vulnerable due to their need for precise tolerances. Solutions like temperature sensors and reflective track paint are being explored to combat these growing challenges.

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) said the South-West Monsoon was progressing slowly but steadily over the state, including Mumbai, among other regions and its northern limit was passing through Wardha, Raipur, Daltonganj and Motihari on June 23.

On Tuesday, Delhi-NCR experienced a rapid and severe dust storm that darkened skies and reduced visibility significantly., Delhi News, Times Now

Two districts in Maharashtras has changed their school timings amid heatwave. Earlier several states has extended their summer vacation due to the same reason.

A powerful dust storm swept across Delhi-NCR, prompting an IMD orange alert for thunderstorms, rain and winds of up to 80 kmph.

IMD has confirmed the monsoon has now entered additional regions of Maharashtra, Telangana, Chhattisgarh, Odisha, Jharkhand, and Bihar, with further gradual progress expected over the next 48 hours.

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has also forecast rain and strong winds across the region.