Europe heatwave live: UK issues rare red temperature warnings; French PM to hold crisis meeting after heat deaths
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A severe early-season heatwave sweeps across Europe, particularly France and Italy, with record temperatures above 40°C forcing emergency declarations and widespread red alerts. The event marks the second intense heat episode in less than a month and has led to tragic casualties, school closures, cancelled events, and transport disruptions. Climate data indicates such extreme heat events have accelerated significantly in recent decades, with scientists attributing the trend to ongoing climate change.
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Temperatures could hit 38-40C in parts of England and Wales, smashing June record set in 1976; red alerts in France after 19 heat deaths
Two children found dead in car in France as heatwave hits Europe
Scores of schools across England and Wales announced they would close or finish early this week to protect pupils amid the extreme heat, while transport bosses have warned people against all but essential travel.
The Buckingham School in Buckinghamshire, for example, said it would be closed on Wednesday and Thursday, and asked students to take part in online learning.
It’s very slow moving and it means there’s kind of no wind, no breeze for respite.
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