A heatwave is sweeping across parts of southern Europe, with potentially record-breaking temperatures in the coming days.

Parts of Italy could see highs of 48°C and high temperatures are expected to continue into next week as a second heatwave approaches.

Croatia, France, Greece, Spain, and Turkey could also face temperatures of around 40°C.

This is partly due to the Cerberus weather system, which is moving across the continent from the Sahara.

A scorching heatwave is set to intensify as temperatures reach dangerously high levels.

The south and midwest are being hit the hardest.

More than 90 million people live in areas that could experience extreme heat, and pose a serious health risk.

Death Valley in California could hit 55 degrees.

Hot conditions are expected to persist across much of Turkiye with temperatures expected to be at least 5 to 10 degrees above the seasonal norm.

Authorities warn that conditions are likely to worsen over the coming days.

Authorities have warned that some transport and utilities could be disrupted by increased energy and water demands.

Cairo is experiencing unusually high July temperatures.

It could hit 43 degrees on Sunday/or Monday which if it does would be a new temperature record for July.

Parts of eastern Japan could reach record temperatures close to 40 degrees – Beijing temperatures are heading back to the high 30s tomorrow until Friday.

Aljazeera/Agencies.