UK breaks hottest June day record for third straight day as Europe heatwave intensifies
Health authorities across Europe are on high alert as a deadly heatwave spreads, with France and Belgium cancelling mass gatherings. Britain's Met Office said the UK broke its record for the hottest-ever June day for a third day running, at 36.9C.
Health authorities across Europe are on high alert as a deadly heatwave spreads across the continent. France and Belgium have cancelled some mass gatherings, and several regions have introduced precautionary measures.
Britain's Met Office said the UK broke the record for its hottest-ever June day for a third consecutive day, with temperatures reaching 36.9C. Officials warned of health risks, especially for the elderly and people with chronic conditions.
The heat is affecting millions of people from Spain to Germany, straining power demand and pressuring health systems. Scientists say such extreme heat is becoming more frequent, and warn that prolonged high temperatures can prove deadly without adequate cooling and hydration.
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