Extreme heat grips Europe as UK hits new June record, France shuts down nuclear reactors and deaths rise across continent – live
Heatwave-related deaths climb in Spain, Italy and France as continent battles another day of extreme temperatures Farryn Stock Over in the UK, South East Water has announced a temporary hosepipe ban in Kent amid growing strain from the ongoing heatwave (31C today, 33C tomorrow). “To safeguard that shared supply and prevent any homes from facing a sudden loss of water, we sadly need to ask our communities to not use their hosepipes immediately. We are deeply sorry for the disruption this causes,
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06.16 EDTMet Office extended red extreme heat warning into Friday with up to 38C in east, south-east EnglandThe Met Office’s red extreme heat warning has been extended into Friday night.“The exceptional spell of hot and humid weather will continue across this region, with impacts to the general population highly likely,” it said.Weather alert map for Friday Photograph: Met OfficeIt explained: “The heatwave which is affecting a large part of England and Wales is set to continue during Friday. The focus of the highest temperatures on Friday is likely to shift towards east and southeastern England, where maximum temperatures in the shade could exceed 36 Celsius, perhaps rising to 38 Celsius in some places.
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