Everything Is "Burning"; 49.8°C Recorded

By contrast, the coldest location in the world during the same period was the Amundsen–Scott South Pole Station in Antarctica, where a temperature of -69.8°C was recorded.

The heaviest rainfall was measured in Cherrapunji, India, with 428.6 mm of rain, while the strongest winds were recorded in Antarctica, reaching speeds of 145.7 km/h.

Europe Gripped by Extreme Heat

Europe has been experiencing an intense heat wave in recent days, prompting numerous weather warnings across the continent.

The hottest location in Europe was Andújar, Spain, where temperatures reached 42.7°C. Spain and France were among the hottest countries in Europe during the last 24 hours.

French Minister of National Education Édouard Geoffroy announced that 845 schools and colleges would be closed due to the extreme heat, while an additional 1,800 institutions would adjust their schedules and receive students only during morning sessions.

According to the French national meteorological service, the heat wave is expected to intensify today. As a result, 49 departments have been placed under a red alert, while 40 others are under an orange alert. This represents the record number of departments affected by the highest-level heat warnings.

Meteorologists forecast maximum temperatures between 37°C and 42°C across France today, with some areas expected to approach or even exceed all-time temperature records.

Meanwhile, all of Spain, except for the Canary Islands and the Region of Murcia, remains under heat warnings. A red alert for extreme temperatures has been issued in the Basque Country.

Spain's state meteorological agency, Aemet, announced that maximum daily temperatures are expected to range between 38°C and 42°C, according to EFE.

Norway Records Europe's Lowest Temperature

Juvasshøe, Norway, recorded Europe's lowest temperature at -2.9°C, making Norway the coldest country on the continent during the last 24 hours.

The highest average temperature was recorded in Piacenza, Italy, at 35.9°C. It was followed by Mostar, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and Don Benito, Spain, both with an average temperature of 35.6°C. Senj, Croatia, ranked fourth with 33.4°C, while Dax, France, was fifth with the same average temperature.

The heaviest rainfall in Europe during the last 24 hours was recorded in Embrun, in the French Alps, where 71.0 mm of rain fell.

The strongest winds in Europe were recorded in Norway at 83 km/h, followed by Sweden at 65.6 km/h, according to data published by Ogimet.