A heatwave is continuing across southern Europe, with temperatures in the central Mediterranean expected to peak today.

The Italian island of Sardinia is expected to see a high of 46C this afternoon, and there are warnings extreme heat could continue for a further 10 days in parts of Italy. In the capital, Rome, temperatures could remain above 40C for 15 days.

Spain has also faced consecutive heatwaves, with temperatures yesterday reaching 44C in the south of the country.

There have been wildfires on the Spanish island of La Palma and in mainland Greece, and there have also been reports of power cuts in some areas as demand surges because of air conditioners.