From Paris to Berlin, Europe's city-center parks resembled dustbowls on Friday (August 12) as capitals eagerly awaited rain that may come to some countries next week.

Much of Europe is suffering a heatwave that has seen Britain declare a drought in parts of England, sparked massive wildfires and depleted water levels in rivers across the continent.

In France, authorities have said the country is facing the worst drought in its history.

Many cities have implemented water-saving measures.