Chaotic weather in Europe ravages Denmark and Spain

Authorities and experts agree that climate change is behind the rise in temperatures that is also feeding prolonged droughts and wildfires.

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00:00Extreme and chaotic weather continues to ravage Europe, with huge rainfall in parts of the

00:06continent and blazing heat in others.

00:11In Denmark, people's homes remain constantly damp and mouldy, as the country has experienced

00:17its wettest 12 months in a row on record.

00:21The constant rain means houses don't have a chance to dry before they become drenched

00:25again.

00:26Meanwhile, in Spain, extreme temperature alerts have been issued throughout July, as two intense

00:42heatwaves scorched the country.

00:46A period of thermal relief is expected to begin this Thursday, but it is likely to remain

00:51brief as weather models predict a third heatwave is on its way.

00:56Temperatures could rise above 40 degrees in some areas.