Europe faces another day of extreme heat after more temperature records set
Summary
Europe is facing another day of very high temperatures, with over 100 million people experiencing heat above 35°C (95°F). Countries like France, Germany, Spain, and others are under heat alerts, and the extreme heat has caused power outages and some deaths.Key Facts
- More than 101 million people in Europe will face temperatures above 35°C on Thursday.
- France and Germany are among the most affected, with 50 million and 18 million people respectively.
- Nearly two-thirds of Europe's population, over 380 million people, will see temperatures over 30°C (86°F).
- France has issued red alerts for extreme heat affecting three-quarters of the country from Thursday midday to Friday midday.
- A heat-related power outage occurred in Brittany, France, leaving tens of thousands without electricity.
- In the Paris area, a three-year-old child died inside a car during the heatwave.
- Spain estimates 212 deaths related to the heatwave between Sunday and Wednesday.
- Some northern parts of Spain, unusual for extreme heat, reached temperatures above 40°C and had tropical nights, making it hard to sleep.
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