European countries close schools, cancel trains as heatwave set to intensify
Summary
Many European countries are facing an intense heatwave that is expected to get worse. Governments have closed schools, canceled some trains, and limited public activities to protect people from extreme heat and related dangers.Key Facts
- France has issued red alerts in 49 out of 96 mainland departments due to high temperatures.
- Over 800 schools in France have closed, and 1,800 more let students leave early.
- Some French regions, like Gironde, reported deaths partly caused by the heat.
- France and Belgium reduced rail services to prevent heat-related breakdowns.
- Temperatures have reached over 40 degrees Celsius in parts of France and could hit 44 degrees in Spain.
- Spain canceled a public event in Madrid due to extreme heat.
- UK experts say June heat records will be broken, with temperatures reaching up to 39 degrees Celsius.
- Scientists link the unusually early and intense heatwave to human-driven climate change.
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