Red warning for south-east England after record June heat, as France braces for more stifling temperatures – Europe heatwave live
Summary
The UK Met Office has issued red heat warnings for three days in a row in south-east England, including London and surrounding areas. Scotland and other parts of the UK face thunderstorms and flood alerts, while France and several European countries prepare for continued hot weather and related health issues.Key Facts
- South-east England has a red heat alert until 9pm Friday, covering London, Oxfordshire, Bedfordshire, Hampshire, and Kent.
- Amber heat warnings cover wider areas in east and south-east England through Saturday.
- Scotland faces yellow warnings for thunderstorms and flood alerts, except Shetland.
- Temperatures hit 31.2°C in parts of Scotland on Thursday.
- France has banned public drinking of alcohol at certain times in Paris to ease pressure on hospitals during the heatwave.
- At least 48 people have drowned in France since the heatwave began.
- The London Ambulance Service saw a 50% rise in life-threatening emergency calls, including a 30% increase in cardiac arrests.
- Other European countries like Germany, Austria, Italy, and Czechia expect more high temperatures and have reported heat-related deaths.
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