Europe Swelters Under Record-Breaking June Heat Wave
Europe faced an unprecedented heat wave this June with record temperatures recorded across several countries. Barcelona experienced its hottest June ever, reaching an average of 26 degrees Celsius. The heat wave affected various regions, leading to health warnings, school closures, and increased wildfires risk.
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- France
In a historic ecological phenomenon, Europe recorded its hottest June as an intense heat wave gripped the continent, leading to record temperatures across several nations. Spain's national weather service highlighted June's unprecedented temperatures in Barcelona, where the mercury reached an average of 26 degrees Celsius, the highest since 1914.
France's situation was acute, with multiple departments placed under red alert by Meteo-France, the nation's weather agency. The extreme heat led to the closure of over 1,300 schools and heightened the risk of wildfires. Experts warn these conditions are exacerbated by climate change, predicting even hotter summers in the future.
In Italy, 17 cities fell under considerable heat alerts. The dire conditions turned fatal as a construction company owner succumbed to heat while working. Meanwhile, Portugal witnessed record-breaking temperatures in June. The event highlights the urgent need to adapt to escalating climate conditions across Europe.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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