Europe's current heatwave is fuelled by a weather pattern known as an Omega block, which creates a heat dome. SINGAPORE: Europe is experiencing a major heatwave, with high temperatures disrupting daily life across the continent. In France, more than 90 per cent of the population is facing extreme heat. Temperatures are set to reach between 39°C to 41°C on Wednesday (Jun 24) from Brittany to Paris and across much of the southwest. French authorities said on Tuesday that at least 40 people have