Urgent: Multiple precautionary measures… Europe is awaiting an unprecedented heat wave this week

Facing Europe this week A new heat wave is increasing in intensity, prompting many countries to take precautionary measures, especially Climate change resulting from human activities is exacerbating the severity of extreme weather phenomena, especially heat waves.

A state of high alert in France

In France, the Meteorological Authority declared a state of high alert from the red level in 54 departments, that is, more than half of the country’s regions, starting at 12 noon (10:00 GMT), in a decision that sets a precedent and includes about 38.8 million French people.
The authority also declared an orange state of alert in 40 other provinces, indicating that only parts of the Occitanie region (south) and the Alps (east) would escape this heat wave.
An unprecedented record temperature was recorded in several French cities, such as Rennes (west) with 40.6 degrees Celsius, Bordeaux (41.9 degrees), and Chateaumiens, where the temperature was the highest with 43.3 degrees Celsius.
The Meteorological Authority stated On Monday, France recorded a new record high for the average temperature in the month of June.
In total, more than 90% of the French population are affected by this heat wave, and measures have been taken to limit its negative effects on workers, especially in the construction sector, as well as in educational institutions.

Climate shelter center in Spain

Spain witnessed the second day of the heat wave on Monday, and the Basque region in the north of the country was particularly affected, where a red alert was issued due to temperatures exceeding 40 degrees Celsius.
/>Before the heat wave arrived in the south, the streets of Cordoba seemed almost empty, with preparations in Seville.

In Madrid, where temperatures reached 40 degrees Celsius on Monday, the authorities opened a climate shelter for the homeless and people most at risk.
Also in Portugal, Tuesday is expected to be the hottest day, according to the Portuguese Meteorological Service.

Train services canceled in Belgium

This is expected to be the hottest week. At all in Belgium, with the average temperature exceeding 27 degrees Celsius, according to the head of the forecasting department at the institute "IRM" By meteorologist David Dehenot.
The Belgian National Railways canceled a number of train trips during the hours in which the highest temperatures were recorded on Monday and Tuesday.
In the Netherlands, the temperature may reach 37 degrees Celsius by the end of the week according to local forecasts, and a yellow alert is in effect in various parts of the country due to the stifling and annoying heat.

Unprecedented heat in Britain

The British Meteorological Office issued a rare red alert on Monday for an intense heat wave, It is the highest level of warnings, for Wednesday and Thursday in parts of southern England.
The office announced that maximum temperatures in the shade will exceed 37 degrees Celsius, and may reach 38 or 40 degrees Celsius in some parts of this region, which includes London, Birmingham and Cardiff in Wales, with very hot and humid nights that will reduce people’s ability to endure.

The scientist specializing in the atmosphere at the University of Reading, Akshay Deoras, warned that England is facing a severe heat wave. It is unprecedented, expressing his fears of widespread repercussions on public health, infrastructure and basic services.

The heat wave continues

In Switzerland, the heat wave is likely to continue until the end of next week, with a slight rise in temperatures starting Tuesday, with the heat wave reaching its peak in the second half of the week, according to the Swiss Meteorological Service.
A similar trend is expected to prevail in Austria, as the heat wave may continue throughout the week, with temperatures exceeding 35 degrees Celsius in most parts of the country. According to the National Meteorological Service.
In Germany, the weekend witnessed massive storms in some areas, where large amounts of hail fell, causing material damage.
The temperature is expected to exceed 40 degrees Celsius in the west and southwest of the country, and to break the maximum recorded temperature of 41.2 degrees.
The heat increased accidental drowning incidents in Germany, as 5 people died by drowning, according to what the police announced on Sunday. Monday.
In the Balkans, areas in Croatia and Serbia are expected to witness high temperatures in the coming days that may reach 35 degrees Celsius.
In North Macedonia, the Meteorological Authority expected the temperature on Monday to reach 38 degrees Celsius in some areas, as is the case in Bosnia and Herzegovina.

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