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Extreme Heat Wave Sweeps Across Europe, Hitting Record Temperatures

With Paris reaching 40 degrees Celsius, red alerts are in place across multiple countries as cities brace for unprecedented heat and its consequences.
A severe heatwave is currently affecting wide areas of Europe, with temperatures expected to peak today in Paris, where readings could soar to between 40 and 41 degrees Celsius.

The heat is felt across France, prompting the closure of approximately 1,350 schools, either fully or partially.

The Eiffel Tower’s upper deck has also been closed to visitors for today and tomorrow, and tourists at the site are advised to stay hydrated.

The heat wave, described as a 'heat dome,' has prompted the highest alert level to be activated in 16 regions of France, while 68 other areas are under a second-tier alert.

A 'red alert' for extreme heat has been issued for Paris, marking the first such warning in five years.

Temperatures in rural areas surrounding the capital are expected to be somewhat lower, ranging from 36 to 39 degrees Celsius, but urban heat islands could see temperature differences of 4 to 5 degrees Celsius higher than surrounding rural areas, with urban centres potentially experiencing heat as much as 12 degrees higher.

This extreme weather comes amidst warnings that around 44 million people in France could be trapped in urban heat islands, which are characterized by significantly elevated temperatures due to human-made surfaces absorbing heat.

Statistically, annual heat-related deaths around the world reach approximately 480,000, a figure surpassing deaths caused by floods, earthquakes, and hurricanes combined.

Concerns are also rising regarding potential wildfires in France during the crucial grain harvesting season.

Farmers are beginning to adapt their working hours to the cooler nights to avoid heat stress during midday harvest times.

Authorities in the central department of Indre have prohibited work in fields between 2:00 PM and 6:00 PM due to the risks associated with high temperatures.

Spain is also experiencing significant temperature rises, with June officially recorded as the hottest month ever in the country.

The national average temperature for June reached 23.6 degrees Celsius, exceeding the previous record from 2017 by 0.8 degrees.

The highest temperature recorded recently was 46 degrees Celsius in Huelva, marking a historical high for June.

Nighttime temperatures remain elevated, with reported lows of 28 degrees Celsius in Seville and 27 degrees in Barcelona.

In Barcelona, authorities have initiated an investigation after the death of a street sweeper, Montserrat Aguilar, at the age of 51.

The woman worked during peak daytime temperatures on Saturday, which reached 30.4 degrees Celsius.

Prior to her death, she sent a message to a coworker expressing concern about feeling unwell.

Portugal is expected to experience some respite from extreme heat today; however, temperatures are still predicted to reach 40 degrees in certain areas, following a record high of 46.6 degrees reported in Moura recently.

Authorities in Italy have declared a heat emergency across 13 regions, including Lombardy and Emilia-Romagna, urging residents to remain indoors during the hottest parts of the day.

Restrictions on construction and agricultural work between 12:30 PM and 4:00 PM have been implemented in Lombardy.

Two deaths linked to the heatwave have been reported in Italy, including a 47-year-old construction worker who collapsed, and another man who was found dead in the vicinity of a fire in Bergamo.

In a related incident, a flash flood caused by a severe thunderstorm hit the town of Bardonecchia in northern Italy, resulting in one fatality and emergency services rescuing several residents from flooded vehicles.

The heatwave is not limited to southern European nations; the UK is also experiencing elevated temperatures, with Heathrow Airport recording 33.1 degrees Celsius and Wimbledon marking 32.9 degrees on the tournament's opening day.

Germany is expecting similar conditions, with temperatures potentially reaching up to 39 degrees Celsius in southern regions.

Overall, Europe is experiencing accelerated climate change impacts, with temperatures rising at a rate twice the global average, leading to earlier and longer-lasting heatwaves each year.
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