Barcelona registers highest temperature in 112 years as UK health service urges children and elderly to ‘take weather seriously’ – Europe live
Summary
Many parts of Europe, including the UK, are experiencing a strong heatwave with very high temperatures. Barcelona recorded its highest temperature in 112 years at 40.7°C, while the UK government warns people, especially the elderly, to be careful and energy systems prepare for higher power use.Key Facts
- Barcelona reached 40.7°C, the hottest temperature recorded there in 112 years.
- Some areas in Spain saw temperatures as high as 44°C.
- Large parts of France have extreme heat warnings, with temperatures up to 38°C.
- Northern Italy cities like Florence and Bologna expect temperatures around 36°C.
- The UK is under amber heat-health alerts in several regions until Sunday night.
- UK health officials advise checking on elderly and vulnerable people during the heatwave.
- The UK Met Office predicts the hottest days for this week are Thursday and Friday, with temperatures up to 36°C.
- The UK energy operator warned about possible power supply issues due to increased use of fans and air conditioners.
Read the Full Article
This is a fact-based summary from The Actual News. Click below to read the complete story directly from the original source.
