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Temperatures across Europe are forecast to reach 39 degrees Celsius, marking the continent's hottest year on record. Officials report disruptions to schools, rail services and sporting events, and cite health risks from prolonged heat.
France 24Europe is on pace to record its warmest year since modern measurements began as a new heatwave pushes daytime temperatures toward 39 degrees Celsius. The heat has already forced changes in daily routines. Schools in several countries have shortened hours or moved classes indoors, rail operators have slowed trains on overheated tracks, and some sporting events have been postponed or relocated.
Officials have warned of increased heat-related health risks, particularly for older residents and outdoor workers. Hospitals in affected regions have reported higher admissions for heat exhaustion and dehydration. Rail networks have issued speed restrictions on sections of track where rails risk buckling, leading to delays on major routes.
Airports have also adjusted schedules to limit midday operations when surface temperatures peak.
The current heatwave follows four consecutive years in which more than 200,000 people across Europe died from heat-related causes, according to data cited in the coverage. Meteorological agencies tracking daily maximum temperatures say the running annual average already exceeds previous record years, with several weeks of summer still ahead.
EuronewsMultiple countries have activated extreme-heat warnings through at least Thursday. Forecasts show highs of 38-44C across France, Spain, Italy, the UK, Switzerland and Luxembourg.
EuronewsDaytime highs are forecast to reach or exceed 42°C in parts of the country on Tuesday. Red warnings cover inland areas of the Basque Country, Cantabria and Andalusia while orange alerts span roughly ten more regions.