Europe heatwave live: UK braces for record-breaking temperatures; Italy issues red alert for 16 cities
Summary
Europe is experiencing a severe heatwave with record-breaking temperatures expected in several countries, including the UK and Italy. Authorities have issued heat alerts, closed some schools, and warned people to avoid travel due to the dangerous heat.Key Facts
- Italy declared a red heatwave alert in 16 cities, including Milan and Rome.
- The UK may see temperatures reach 40°C, with a red warning covering areas from London to Swansea and Birmingham.
- Schools in parts of the UK are closing or shutting early to protect students from the heat.
- France recorded its hottest day, with 40 recent drowning deaths linked to swimming in unsafe areas.
- Over 90% of people in France face extreme heat, with temperatures between 39°C and 41°C.
- The Netherlands issued an orange alert, offering free outdoor swimming and reducing train service due to heat.
- Heat warnings are extended to eastern Europe, with Poland, Croatia, and Hungary raising alerts for high temperatures.
- The heatwave is caused by weather patterns trapping hot air, worsened by global heating.
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