France records its hottest day ever
4 hours ago
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- France recorded its hottest day ever with a national thermal indicator of 29.8°C amid an early heat wave.
- The heat wave has led to 40 drowning deaths in France, with red alerts in 54 departments and impacts on schools, transport, and landmarks like the Eiffel Tower and Louvre.
- Other European countries including Italy, Spain, and Britain are also affected, with extreme temperatures causing school closures, train service reductions, and health warnings.
- Human-caused climate change is linked to increasingly extreme weather, with Europe warming twice as fast as the global average since the 1980s.
- Spain faces red alerts for temperatures up to 44°C, with heat waves becoming more frequent and intense due to climate change.
- Scientists warn that climate change exacerbates heat and dryness, increasing health risks and wildfire vulnerability in Europe.