Europe heatwave live: UK issues rare red temperature warnings; French PM to hold crisis meeting after heat deaths
Summary
A severe heatwave is hitting large parts of Europe, causing record high temperatures and health warnings. The UK has issued rare red alerts for extreme heat, while France faces a heat emergency with over half the country under red alert after several heat-related deaths.Key Facts
- The heatwave forms an "Omega block," a weather pattern bringing hot air from the Sahara to Europe.
- The UK Health Security Agency issued red health warnings for six English regions from early Wednesday to late Thursday, indicating risks to all people’s health and disruptions to services like transport and energy.
- Expected temperatures in some parts of England and Wales could reach 38 to 40 degrees Celsius, breaking June records.
- Amber health alerts cover additional northern regions in England, meaning the heatwave’s impact is widespread.
- The UK Met Office described the warnings as rare and for the most severe heat events, predicting serious impacts on daily life and infrastructure.
- France has issued red heat alerts for over half its departments, affecting about 39 million citizens, with at least 18 deaths linked to the heatwave.
- The heatwave’s intensity is linked to climate change, which makes such events stronger and longer-lasting.
- Thunderstorm warnings are also in place for some areas of England amid the heatwave.
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