Europe's Endless Summer of Scorching Discomfort The current heat wave in Europe is not an isolated incident.
Since May, the continent has endured its fifth round of perilously high temperatures, with 50% of Europe currently in drought, according to CBS News.
This prolonged heat wave has taken a psychological toll on residents. Images of parched landscapes and empty reservoirs are becoming increasingly common, and anxiety about when the next rain will come is palpable.