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A major heat wave is still underway in several west European countries, where very hot weather has resulted in the loss of several lives, issues of public health and significant disruption to everyday life.
Heat warnings have been issued in France, the United Kingdom, Spain, Italy and other European nations with temperatures well above normal for the time of year. The hot weather is being caused by a strong high pressure that has persisted for days, the weather experts say, which is why the weather is so hot.
Several places have seen temperatures go over 40°C in France, which is among the countries worst hit. Markets, parks and other public areas can be very hot and authorities have said that people should not be outside for unnecessary activities during the hottest time of day. Dozen heat-related deaths have been reported, and residents are advised not to engage in unnecessary outdoor activities at the hottest parts of the day at markets, parks and other public areas.
Record breaking June temperatures were also reported in the United Kingdom, where Spain and Italy were still struggling with long stretches of hot weather and were issued health warnings in several major cities. Emergency crews are on the alert as they are aware that the most susceptible are the elderly and young children who are at the highest risk due to the hot weather.
The severe weather conditions have also been affecting public services and infrastructure. As energy demand is increasing because of increased electricity use for cooling systems, some schools have altered their schedules, and energy providers have taken precautionary measures.
Advices include drinking plenty of fluids, staying out of direct sunlight in the middle of the day, wearing light clothing, and checking on older relatives and those with underlying health issues.
The heatwave is expected to persist for several more days, after which conditions are expected to cool down, meteorologists say. The situation is being closely watched by authorities in Europe and they are advising people to adhere to official weather warnings.
The current heat wave is part of a pattern of extreme weather events happening more often in Europe during the summer months, as temperatures start to climb.
Multiple health warnings, deaths and record temperatures in Western Europe as a severe heat wave is affecting the region.
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