As Europe grapples with the aftermath of record-breaking temperatures in June and July that have ignited wildfires, drained rivers, and claimed thousands of lives, another heatwave is on the horizon. Britain and France are currently under extreme heat warnings, with temperatures predicted to reach mid-30s Celsius (mid-90 degrees Fahrenheit) this week. The British Environment Agency has expressed concern over the impact of the prolonged hot and dry weather on agriculture and the environment, leading to irrigation restrictions for farmers and a hosepipe ban in certain regions. Over 27 million people are already subject to water-use restrictions as Britain prepares for its fifth consecutive heatwave this year. France has implemented water restrictions on 70% of its territory due to worsening drought conditions, affecting activities such as gardening, swimming pool filling, car washing, and crop irrigation. Spain experienced its joint-hottest July since records began in 1961, with scorching temperatures fueling the country's largest wildfire in recent history. Last month was also mainland Spain's driest July on record, receiving just 26% of the normal precipitation for the time of year. The arid conditions are exacerbating wildfires in Greece and Spain, including in Andalusia where firefighters are battling blazes that resemble a "long-distance obstacle race" and could last several days. Nearly 500 people have been evacuated from the affected area. The Rhine river in Germany faces navigational challenges due to dropping water levels, with the BDB association warning that commercial shipping will soon be unable to transport goods in the region, effectively dividing the Rhine into two non-continuously navigable sections. Europe, as the fastest-warming continent on the planet due to climate change, is also anticipating soaring temperatures in Switzerland, Austria, and Hungary.