Hungary's government has activated the highest, third-level danger alert due to extreme heat starting June 27.
Prime Minister Peter Madyar announced that temperatures could reach 40 degrees Celsius in the shade.
In Budapest, free drinking water is being distributed at metro stations, railway stations, and main squares.
Municipalities are providing free access to air-conditioned public buildings.
Europe has been suffering from abnormal heat for a week, with no signs of abating.
