Europe is experiencing significant heatwaves, prompting widespread efforts to manage the scorching temperatures. Communities and individuals are implementing various strategies to find relief and stay safe. From public spaces transforming into makeshift cool-down zones to creative personal adaptations, the continent is actively responding to the extreme weather. Public fountains and parks are becoming popular gathering spots as people seek respite from the heat. In some areas, residents are using practical, low-tech solutions like drawing chalk on windows to create a cooling effect. These measures, both official and informal, highlight the adaptive ingenuity of people facing prolonged periods of intense heat across Europe.
From cool-down spots to chalk on windows – how Europe is coping with the heat
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