Europe's record-breaking summer heat and drought are taking a heavy toll across the continent, driving major wildfires and sending key rivers to record lows. In France and Greece, firefighters battled large blazes, while the United Kingdom recorded its driest July in nearly two centuries. The Rhine, Danube and Po rivers have fallen to record low water levels, disrupting the transport of goods and reducing electricity output. The low water is straining river shipping and power generation at a time when demand remains high. Europe is Earth's fastest-warming continent, heating up at more than twice the global average since the 1980s, according to the European Union's Copernicus climate service. The hot, dry conditions have persisted through the summer, affecting countries across the region. Authorities have warned that without significant rainfall, the situation could worsen, further hurting trade and energy supplies. The combination of wildfires, drought and low rivers highlights how climate change is reshaping Europe's summer weather.