COUNTRIES IN SOUTHERN Europe have been going through an intense heatwave in recent days, with temperatures peaking at 44 degrees in some parts of Spain.

Authorities across several countries have issued extreme heat, health and wildfire warnings as temperatures continue to rise.

Travel agents have said that the high summer temperatures are influencing when people travel but other holidaymakers are heading away regardless.

So, today we’re asking: Have you changed how you plan holidays due to extreme weather?

Poll Results:

I used to holiday in Europe but now avoid the summer months (2054)

I have always booked holidays in Europe and still do (1818)

I never did but the heat would put me off (923)

No interest/no opinion (620)

I never did and wouldn't have planned to anyways (535)

I used to holiday in Europe but now avoid the summer months
I have always booked holidays in Europe and still do
I never did but the heat would put me off
I never did and wouldn't have planned to anyways
No interest/no opinion

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Over the weekend, Rome was one of 21 Italian cities placed on high alert for extreme heat Alamy Stock Photo

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Have you changed how you plan holidays due to extreme weather?

For several days, France, Italy, Portugal, and Spain have been experiencing a heatwave, with temperatures set to rise again.

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