Europe's Crazy Weather: Majorca Meteo-Tsunami, Italy Heatwave And Turkey Wildfire

Europe is witnessing an array of severe weather conditions - from a meto-tsunami hitting Spain to a wildfire in Turkey. The French Alps experienced huge flash floods in the past week. In Greece, authorities were forced to evacuate several villages south of Athens because of wildfires and its not only the locals who are facing the heat - quite literally, tourists are suffering too.

A dramatic video surfaced on social media showing a huge wave hitting the road in the Balearic resort town of Puerto Alcudia, Spain. Similar visuals were seen on Friday after a meto-tsunami washed away sunbeds in Menorca earlier this week.

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Over in France, flash floods have disturbed everyday life - mainly affected an Alpine village. Authorities evacuated locals. The Mercury is expected to rise to as high as 42C in southern Italian town of Foggia. Hotels in Sicily have reportedly turned tourists away amid a drought on the island.

In Turkey, at least 11 people lost their lives and several were injured after a massive wildfire swept through villages, the country's healh minister said on Friday. Videos posted on social media showed flames raging over a large area and clouds of smoke clogging the sky.

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Most of Turkey is in Asia, with a small part - mainly East Thrace region - is in southeast Europe.

Explaining the mini-tsunami in Spain, Met Office spokesperson Miquel Gili said: "Pressure variations affect sea level. If the pressure increases, the sea drops; if the pressure drops, the sea rises. In just 15 minutes the sea level can rise or fall very noticeably and then return to its normal state."