The heatwave engulfing Europe will go down in history - French meteorologists
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In France, temperatures reached 39°C, while London recorded a record 35°C. Meteorologists claim this heatwave will go down in the history of observations.
An unprecedented heatwave has swept across much of Europe and, according to French forecasters, will already go down in the history of meteorological observations. Temperatures in some regions of France are approaching 39°C, while neighboring Great Britain is recording record-breaking figures for May. This was reported by Euronews, according to UNN.
The unprecedented heat that has gripped France and much of Europe will go down in history
In some regions of France, air temperatures could reach 39°C in the coming days.
The hottest May on record was also recorded in neighboring Great Britain. In London, the air temperature reached 35°C on Tuesday.
In Paris, tourists are having to change their walking routes due to the heat.
The heat caused the deaths of approximately 1,500 people in England last summer, the UK Health Security Agency reported.
Bob Ward, Policy and Communications Director at the Grantham Research Institute on Climate Change and the Environment at the London School of Economics, believes that the UK needs to take measures regarding residential and commercial premises to make them less dangerous during heatwaves for the most vulnerable categories of the population.
We know that the temperature recorded the day before — nearly 35 degrees in London — has unfortunately likely already cost the lives of hundreds of people across the country. We are talking about people with chronic illnesses, primarily respiratory diseases. And most often, they die in their own homes, which literally overheat from the heat
French Health Minister Stéphanie Rist emphasized that the current heatwave should not be considered an emergency, but urged residents to be cautious and follow safety recommendations.