Europe is in the grip of a devastating heatwave, with temperatures soaring to unprecedented heights. A scorching 36.1C (97F) was recorded in Hampshire, shattering the UK's all-time temperature record for June, while France has set a new national high for the second consecutive day. The extreme heat has put the lives of over 90 million people at risk, according to the World Health Organization, which has issued a stark warning about the dangers of these record-breaking temperatures. As the heatwave spreads across Europe, residents are bracing themselves for another sweltering day, with two-thirds of the continent's population experiencing temperatures above 30C.
Temperature of 36.1C (97F) recorded in Hampshire, while two-thirds of Europe’s population experience temperatures above 30CThe UK has broken its all-time temperature record for June and France has recorded its hottest day ever for the second day running, as a heatwave affecting more than 90 million people sweeps across swathes of Europe.As the UK and France registered record-breaking temperatures, the World Health Organization warned that the extreme temperatures are “putting lives at risk”. Continue reading...
