Western Europe braces for more extreme heat as temperatures continue to climb
Forecasters said the second heatwave this year could push Paris above 40C and disrupt schools, transport and public services across the region.
- On Friday, Western Europe sweltered under a gruelling heatwave, with around 41 million residents in France facing an orange heat alert as summer kicks off with extreme temperatures shattering records.
- Scientists say human-driven climate change amplifies such extremes, making heatwaves more frequent and intense. France experienced its hottest spring since 1900, averaging 1.7C above the norm, setting the stage for the current crisis.
- Forecasters warned of an "intense and long-lasting" heatwave, with Paris temperatures potentially soaring above 40C for the first time in a June day. The UK's Met Office reported a 40 percent chance of beating the 1976 record temperature.
- President Emmanuel Macron called for "great vigilance" to protect the vulnerable, while Health Minister Stephanie Rist urged young people to be "really careful with alcohol and physical activity" ahead of Sunday's "La Fete de la Musique."
- Spain's civil protection agency warned of extreme heat affecting the country and the Balearic Islands from Sunday through next week. German forecasters expect thunderstorms, hail, and heavy rain over the weekend, adding regional complexity to the crisis.
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