Europe heatwave live: Temperatures of 40C expected in Spain, with amber heat health warning in place across large parts of UK
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Key context: <p>In France, 80 departments have been placed on an orange heat warning</p><p><strong>More than 135 million people – particularly in France, Italy, Spain and the UK – are set to experience temperatures over 35C on Thursday as the continent’s latest heatwave intensifies,</strong> according to AFP calculations.</p><p><strong>Temperatures are set to surpass 30C for nearly three out of five European residents</strong> (excluding Turkey), amounting to around 340 million people.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/environment/live/2026/aug/13/europe-heatwave-france-spain-italy-uk-degrees-temperature-record-summer-drought-latest-news-updates">Continue reading...</a> This development from The Guardian highlights ongoing changes in the sector.
In France, 80 departments have been placed on an orange heat warningMore than 135 million people – particularly in France, Italy, Spain and the UK – are set to experience temperatures over 35C on Thursday as the continent’s latest heatwave intensifies, according to AFP calculations.Temperatures are set to surpass 30C for nearly three out of five European residents (excluding Turkey), amounting to around 340 million people. Continue reading...
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