Extreme weather is gripping parts of the world amid growing fears this summer could see more record-breaking heat.
There have already been wildfires across Spain as temperatures soar to unprecedented levels for the time of the year – while the increasing impact of climate change continues to challenge communities and nations.
Which parts of the world are seeing extreme conditions?
Spain
Spain is bracing itself for its hottest ever day for the month of April this week with forecasters predicting temperatures of up to 40C (104F).
Temperatures will reach around 35C (95F) from Wednesday and will rise further into Thursday and Friday.
Such high levels are not normally seen until July and it comes after parts of Spain endured the driest March in 20 years.
The top temperature ever recorded in Spain for April was 37.4C (99.3F) in 2011, but this is expected to be…
