Europe is currently facing an intense heatwave, with several cities under red alert due to extremely high temperatures. Reports of roads softening and record-breaking heat have gone viral, and many shocking videos are being shared on social media.

However, not all of these videos are actually from Europe or related to the ongoing heatwave. Here is the truth behind four viral clips.

Viral Video of a Car Bonnet Swelling

One viral video shows the bonnet of a car swollen like a balloon. Many social media users claimed the clip was filmed in the Netherlands and that the extreme heat caused the car to melt.

Fact: The claim is false. The video is not recent and is not from Europe. It has been available online since 2025 and was filmed in China. The balloon-like shape was not caused by melting. Instead, gas and air became trapped under the car’s vinyl wrap (paint protection film), causing it to expand.

Did Bananas Fall Because of the Heat?

Another widely shared video, also claimed to be from Europe, shows bunches of bananas hanging inside a shop. One by one, the bananas fall out of their peels onto the floor. Social media posts claim the extreme heat caused this to happen.

Fact: This video is also old and has been online since July 2025. A sunshade with Chinese writing can be seen outside the shop, and a passing truck in the background carries the name of a Chinese company. While the exact location cannot be confirmed, there is a strong possibility that the video was filmed in China. Bananas can naturally fall from their peels when they become overripe.

Melted Dustbin Video Is Not From Europe

Another viral clip shows what appears to be a melted roadside dustbin. It is being shared as proof of Europe’s extreme heat.

Fact: A reverse image search found the video in a July 2025 Facebook post, where it was identified as being from Phoenix, Arizona, USA. Several other social media posts from 2025 also describe it as an Arizona video. Another version uploaded to TikTok in 2025 carries the same claim. Arizona is a desert region where summer temperatures can reach 47°C.

Old Video of a Melting Truck Tyre

A fourth viral video shows a truck driving with what appears to be a melted tyre. Many users claim it was recently filmed in the Netherlands during the ongoing heatwave.

Fact: This claim is also misleading. A reverse search of the video’s keyframes found it on TikTok in August 2025. This confirms that the clip is not recent. The exact reason behind the tyre’s condition cannot be verified.

Europe Continues to Face Extreme Heat

Europe is experiencing one of its most severe heatwaves in recent years, with temperatures crossing 41°C in several places. According to reports, more than 1,300 people have died due to the extreme heat.

The World Health Organization (WHO) has warned that such high temperatures are especially dangerous for people aged 65 years and above, who are at a much higher risk of heat-related illnesses and death.