A red alert over France, and heat that may rewrite the record books
Millions of people across France woke up drenched in sweat on Tuesday after another night of scorching heat, with most of the population exposed to extreme and…
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Millions of people across France woke up drenched in sweat on Tuesday after another night of scorching heat, with most of the population exposed to extreme and exceptional temperatures. In a country without widespread air-conditioning, schools, trains and sporting events remain impacted, while some 20 drowning deaths have been reported since the weekend. FRANCE 24's Caroline Baum tells us more from the Eiffel Tower in Paris.
Furthermore, Understanding why UK, France, Spain are getting so hot. Extreme conditions are expected to last at least until the end of the week, with daytime highs above 40 degrees Celsius (104 degrees Fahrenheit) in many towns. “Further record-breaking temperatures are expected, including some that could surpass all previous records, regardless of the time of year,” Meteo France said. The peak of the heatwave is now forecast for Wednesday and Thursday, when highs could reach at least 39°C (102.2 F).
In addition, Temperatures of around 37°C (98.6 F) are expected in southern England, with up to 35°C (95 F) in southeast Wales. Heat waves hits Britain Across the British Channel, the Met Office issued a red extreme heat warning for Wednesday and Thursday, with forecasts suggesting June’s all-time daily temperature record could be broken.
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Millions of people across France woke up drenched in sweat on Tuesday after another night of scorching heat, with most of the population exposed to extreme and exceptional temperatures.
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In a country without widespread air-conditioning, schools, trains and sporting events remain impacted, while some 20 drowning deaths have been reported since the weekend.
according to The Mainichi +2FRANCE 24's Caroline Baum tells us more from the Eiffel Tower in Paris.
according to France 24 English — All NewsUnderstanding why UK, France, Spain are getting so hot.
according to LivemintExtreme conditions are expected to last at least until the end of the week, with daytime highs above 40 degrees Celsius (104 degrees Fahrenheit) in many towns. “Further record-breaking temperatures are expected, including some that could surpass all previous records, regardless of the time of year,” Meteo France said.
according to The Mainichi +2The peak of the heatwave is now forecast for Wednesday and Thursday, when highs could reach at least 39°C (102.2 F).
according to The Seattle Times +1Temperatures of around 37°C (98.6 F) are expected in southern England, with up to 35°C (95 F) in southeast Wales.
according to The Seattle Times +1Heat waves hits Britain Across the British Channel, the Met Office issued a red extreme heat warning for Wednesday and Thursday, with forecasts suggesting June’s all-time daily temperature record could be broken.
according to National Observer +1Conditions are expected to ease by Friday, the Met Office said.
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