Power outage in France as Europe bakes in record heat
Summary
Western Europe is facing a severe heatwave with record high temperatures and power outages in France. The extreme heat is caused by weather patterns trapping hot air and is worsened by global warming, affecting countries from France to the UK and soon Eastern Europe.Key Facts
- France recorded its highest average temperature since 1947, at nearly 30°C (86°F).
- A heat-related incident caused a power outage leaving about 68,000 households in northwest France without electricity.
- Over 90% of France’s population is exposed to extreme heat, with temperatures expected between 39°C and 41°C (102°F to 106°F).
- The UK’s Met Office issued heat warnings, predicting possible new June temperature records with highs near 39°C (102°F).
- Italy declared a red heat alert in 16 cities, including Milan and Rome.
- Eastern Europe is expected to face the heatwave next, with Poland, Croatia, and Hungary issuing high-level heat warnings.
- Some areas in Spain may see cooler temperatures beginning Wednesday, but most of Western Europe will remain very hot through at least Friday.
- The heatwave is stressing infrastructure and increasing demand for fans and air conditioning in countries unprepared for extreme heat.
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