Winds from North Africa are pushing up temperatures in southern Europe to scorching levels, as the death toll caused by the hot weather continues to rise.

Weather maps by WXCharts, which uses MetDesk data, suggest several holiday hotspots loved by British tourists will continue to be gripped in a heatwave, with temperatures to be above 40C over the next fortnight.

Next Wednesday, most areas of Spain and Portugal are set to see temperatures rise to the mid and late 30s, with maps turning black…