Over 95mn people in Europe face temperatures above 35C Tuesday

PARIS, Jun 30: Europe's most severe heatwave on record is losing ground, although more than 95 million people on the continent are set to face temperatures of at least 35C on Tuesday, according to AFP calculations.

The continent is not used to experiencing such temperatures, especially so early in the summer, and its impact has been severe with excess deaths recorded, schools forced to close and outdoor activities canceled.

Tuesday's prediction is down from the more than 130 million estimated to have experienced such temperatures on Monday.

Two in 5 people in Europe (excluding Turkey) are still expected to face temperatures above 30C Tuesday as the heatwave scorches east after smothering western Europe last week.

This heatwave would have been "virtually impossible" in June without climate change, World Weather Attribution group scientists said.

Tuesday's affected populations are mainly located in the eastern and southern parts of the continent.�" AFP