NEW DELHI: You and France issued a heatwave warning on Monday facing record temperatures as Europe languished under the scorching heat. Sun and raging wildfires ravaged more forests.
UK forecasters warn of devastation in a country unprepared for the onslaught of extreme heat that authorities say is endangering lives. The UK government has activated a “national emergency” warning as temperatures are forecast to surpass the previous record of 38.7 degrees Celsius. On Monday, temperatures hit 38 degrees Celsius in the south of the country. England and a new high recorded in Wales, according to the UK Meteorological Office. Even hotter is forecast on Tuesday, when 40C is forecast to be crossed for the first time. Scientists blame climate change and predict frequent extreme weather events.
Across the English Channel, firefighters failed to contain two major fires in southwestern France that have created scenes of “doomsday” devastation. For six days, teams of firefighters and a fleet of water bombers struggled against the fire. Forecasters have put 15 French agencies on the highest alert. “In some areas it will be a thermal apocalypse,” one meteorologist said. By 1500GMT, several records had been broken locally, Meteo France said, with 42.6C in Biscarosse and 42.4C in Cazaux on the Atlantic coast in western France. It will become clear on Monday whether a new nationwide average all-day temperature record, currently 29.4 degrees Celsius, achieved from the historic heatwaves of 2003 and 2019, is set. .
The European heatwave, spreading northward, is the second to engulf parts of the southwest of the continent in just a few weeks. The fires burning in France, Greece, Portugal and Spain have destroyed thousands of hectares of land and forced thousands of residents and tourists to flee.
In Britain, the government, stepped in after a series of scandals and Prime Minister Boris JohnsonHis resignation was criticized for not taking the situation seriously. “This is a severe heatwave that can lead to death of many people,” said the executive director of the College of Paramedics. Tracy Nicholls speak. Tabloid newspaper The Sun reported on the heat of “British Bake Off”. Train operators are asking customers not to travel unless absolutely necessary, saying the heat can warp tracks and disrupt power, leading to severe delays. Flights to and from London Luton Airport were temporarily disrupted after high temperatures raised a small portion of its runway, prompting airlines to delay or divert planes to airports. other.
UK forecasters warn of devastation in a country unprepared for the onslaught of extreme heat that authorities say is endangering lives. The UK government has activated a “national emergency” warning as temperatures are forecast to surpass the previous record of 38.7 degrees Celsius. On Monday, temperatures hit 38 degrees Celsius in the south of the country. England and a new high recorded in Wales, according to the UK Meteorological Office. Even hotter is forecast on Tuesday, when 40C is forecast to be crossed for the first time. Scientists blame climate change and predict frequent extreme weather events.
Across the English Channel, firefighters failed to contain two major fires in southwestern France that have created scenes of “doomsday” devastation. For six days, teams of firefighters and a fleet of water bombers struggled against the fire. Forecasters have put 15 French agencies on the highest alert. “In some areas it will be a thermal apocalypse,” one meteorologist said. By 1500GMT, several records had been broken locally, Meteo France said, with 42.6C in Biscarosse and 42.4C in Cazaux on the Atlantic coast in western France. It will become clear on Monday whether a new nationwide average all-day temperature record, currently 29.4 degrees Celsius, achieved from the historic heatwaves of 2003 and 2019, is set. .
The European heatwave, spreading northward, is the second to engulf parts of the southwest of the continent in just a few weeks. The fires burning in France, Greece, Portugal and Spain have destroyed thousands of hectares of land and forced thousands of residents and tourists to flee.
In Britain, the government, stepped in after a series of scandals and Prime Minister Boris JohnsonHis resignation was criticized for not taking the situation seriously. “This is a severe heatwave that can lead to death of many people,” said the executive director of the College of Paramedics. Tracy Nicholls speak. Tabloid newspaper The Sun reported on the heat of “British Bake Off”. Train operators are asking customers not to travel unless absolutely necessary, saying the heat can warp tracks and disrupt power, leading to severe delays. Flights to and from London Luton Airport were temporarily disrupted after high temperatures raised a small portion of its runway, prompting airlines to delay or divert planes to airports. other.
