Europe's heatwave shifts east as France raises health alert to highest level
Summary
A heatwave in Europe is moving east, with Germany and the Czech Republic expecting very high temperatures. France has raised its health alert to the highest level due to heat-related deaths and hospital strain.Key Facts
- Germany may reach 40°C in parts of the west and southwest on Thursday and nationwide on Friday.
- The Czech Republic has issued an extreme weather warning for the heatwave.
- France’s government raised the health alert to its highest level to protect vulnerable people and boost hospital staff.
- Deaths linked to the heat include young people and older adults.
- Paris has seen a rise in death rates during the heatwave, and authorities advise against outdoor exercise during extreme heat.
- Several children have died in cars in the Paris region amid the heat.
- Some French nuclear plants stopped operating because of the heat.
- Severe thunderstorms and strong winds are expected in parts of France later this week.
- Europe is warming twice as fast as the rest of the world, increasing the frequency of heatwaves and wildfires.
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