Europe heatwave live: Temperatures of 40C expected in Spain, with amber heat health warning in place across large parts of UK
Summary
Europe is experiencing a heatwave with temperatures expected to reach up to 40°C in Spain and up to 38°C in parts of England under an amber heat health warning. Romania has shut down its only nuclear plant due to low water levels in the Danube River, which is used to cool the reactors.Key Facts
- England faces an amber heat warning covering areas from London to Sheffield, with temperatures possibly reaching 38°C.
- High temperatures can affect infrastructure like roads and railways and can also impact people’s health.
- The UK is experiencing extreme conditions such as heatwaves, droughts, and wildfires, worsened by climate change from greenhouse gas emissions.
- Romania’s only nuclear plant at Cernavoda was completely shut down because the Danube River water level dropped to a record low, making cooling the reactors unsafe.
- Efforts to redirect the Danube’s flow, such as blowing up rocks and sinking rocks in the river, were not enough to prevent the shutdown.
- UK officials are considering banning disposable barbecues because they have caused serious wildfires in recent years.
- Disposable barbecues can remain hot for hours, causing fires if improperly discarded or buried, and also pose dangers to people and animals.
- Several large wildfires in the UK and Scotland in recent years have been linked to discarded disposable barbecues.
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