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26 countries of Europe are in the grip of heatwave. Heat alert has been issued in 15 countries including France, Spain and Britain. Temperatures in most of these countries are close to reaching 40 degrees Celsius or above.
A red alert has been issued regarding heat in more than half of France. The government has banned drinking alcohol in public places. France’s weather agency said Monday night the country recorded its hottest night since records began in 1947. Temperatures are predicted to reach 43 degrees Celsius in many parts of France.
The Golefesh Nuclear Power Plant in France had to be shut down on Monday night. This is because the temperature of the Garonne River, which is used to cool the plant, is expected to reach 28 degrees Celsius.
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A woman tries to hide from the sun on Trocadero square near the Eiffel Tower during the second consecutive heatwave in Paris.
A woman passes under the water shower during the National Music Festival being celebrated under the shadow of heatwave in Paris.
A woman relieves herself with a mist sprayer to escape the scorching heat during the annual ‘Fête de la Musique’ (street music festival) in Bordeaux, France.
People sitting along the Saint-Martin Canal in Paris. Public swimming was earlier allowed in a section of the canal due to increasing heat.
More than 40 people drowned in France
The French Prime Minister said on Tuesday that 40 people have drowned in the last few days while wading into rivers, lakes and canals to get relief from the heat. These include mostly youth.
More than 1,350 schools have been closed due to the extreme heat. Due to the heat, the government banned drinking alcohol in public places during the annual music festival called ‘Fête de la Musique’.
This music festival is organized every year across France. Lakhs of people take part in this by taking to the streets. The government feared that alcohol consumption in extreme heat could increase health risks for people. Therefore this ban was implemented in red alert areas.
French weather agency Météo-France said on Monday that the severity of the current heatwave is very similar to the heat of August 2003. In 2003, about 15 thousand people died due to a severe heatwave that lasted for 16 days in France. It is counted among the deadliest summer events in the history of Europe.
50 year old record may be broken in Britain
According to the British Meteorological Department, the temperature may reach more than 39°C on Wednesday. If this happens, the national record of 35.6°C for June, which was recorded in 1976, will be broken. The Meteorological Department has warned that due to excess moisture the effect of heat will be felt more.
The Meteorological Department has issued a Red Extreme Heat Warning for Wednesday and Thursday. This warning is issued when heat can have a serious impact on people’s health, transportation and essential services. There is a possibility of tropical nights conditions in Britain. That means the temperature will not go below 20°C even at night.
A woman uses a hand fan near the House of Parliament amid the scorching heat in London.
A man stands in front of a fan to get relief from the heat during Men’s Fashion Week in Milan, Italy.
Spain, Germany, Belgium and Italy are also in trouble
Temperatures remain above 38-40°C in many parts of Spain. In some parts the temperature did not go below 30°C from Sunday night to Monday morning. According to the Meteorological Department, this is a tropical night situation, when there is no respite from the heat even at night.
The effect of heat is also visible in Germany. In one week, 5 people died after bathing in the river. Two youths died due to drowning in the lakes of Bavaria, while a woman lost her life in the Baltic Sea.
Belgian meteorologists say the current summer could become the worst heatwave in the country’s history. Due to increasing temperature, many schools have started half-day classes.
Italy’s Health Ministry has issued a red alert in 15 cities including Rome and Milan. This number may increase to 16 on Wednesday. The batteries of new electric buses in Rome are draining rapidly because the air conditioners have to be running continuously.
Why is it so hot?
According to meteorologists, the main reason for the extreme heat in Europe is heat dome and omega block Have to be made together. Omega block is a meteorological condition in which the air flow does not move normally.
This causes a heat dome to form, which traps hot air above the ground like a lid. The hot air is unable to come out and the temperature continues to rise for several days. This is the reason why many countries in Europe are experiencing record breaking heat.
The current situation is being compared to the historic European heatwave of August 2003. During that time, due to the heat that lasted for 16 days, there were about 80 thousand deaths across Europe.
Only 20% of homes in Europe have AC
Scientists say that the El Nino situation forming in the Pacific Ocean is also increasing this heat. Climate scientists believe that the continuous use of coal, oil and gas is increasing the Earth’s temperature. Due to this, events like heatwaves are being seen more frequently, longer and more intensely than before.
Experts say that due to lack of air conditioners (AC) in most of the houses in Europe, people are finding it more difficult to escape from the heat. In Europe, only about 20% of homes have ACs, while in America this figure is around 90%. In such a situation, prolonged heat is having a greater impact on people’s health.
Doctors say that during extreme heat, the risk of dehydration, heat stroke, dizziness and heart-related problems increases. It affects the elderly, children and already sick people the most.
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