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Red heat warnings issued across southeast England for third straight day
The Met Office issued red extreme heat warnings for southeast England on three consecutive days. Officials in Paris announced a public alcohol ban while hospitals reported reaching capacity.
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France reported 55 heat-related drownings during the same period. Paris officials said hospitals reached saturation point and announced a ban on public alcohol consumption.
Defqon.1 electronic music festival in the Netherlands cancelled the remaining days of the event. A statement from the organizers said this was the first time the country had issued a code red warning due to high temperatures. The statement added that the decision was made in coordination with authorities. The cancellation affects the rest of the weekend schedule.
Regional responses Additional measures were reported in other European countries facing the same heat conditions. Officials in multiple cities implemented restrictions on outdoor activities and public gatherings.
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