Europe bakes under heatwave and drought

According to the World Meteorological Organization The world saw its joint second-warmest July on record.

This, as authorities in much of Europe continue to battle extreme heat and persistent drought.

Firefighters sprayed water on the streets of the Albanian town of Gramsh to help people cool down as temperatures topped 40 degrees Celsius.

They sprayed the streets twice a day and have made a routine of dousing residents and tourists who are outdoors, sometimes also visiting children's summer camps.

Gramsh faced severe wildfires last year and officials are using the effort to remind people not to start fires.

The municipality has also set up a mobile medical service in the city to assist residents, including those spending time outdoors.

Meanwhile, residents and tourists in Sarajevo have been slowing down as Bosnia and Herzegovina continues to endure record heat and drought conditions.

Thermometers reached as high as 39 degrees Celsius in the Bosnian capital. But the high temperatures didn't deter everyone with many seen walking along the city's streets in the blazing sunshine, carrying plenty of water and taking short breaks in the shade.

The largest river completely within Bosnia's territory and named after the country has been dried out amid amid the heatwave.

Dramatic aerial views of the River Bosna show the impact of climate change and a long-hot summer across Europe.

In Italy, workers clip clusters of grapes destined

to be transformed into Italy's prized Franciacorta sparkling wine a full 10 days earlier than anticipated, as scorching temperatures brought the fruit to maturation earlier than ever.

Climate change is narrowing the window for harvesting wine grapes, forcing winemakers to make quick decisions when even a few days can mean the difference between a good vintage and a bad one.

High outdoor temperatures require the grapes to be cooled before being gently pressed in stainless steel machines to extract the highest-quality free-run juice, a crucial step in sparkling wine production that cannot be rushed.