Much of Europe was preparing Monday for an already fierce heatwave to intensify even further in the coming days, with some countries taking special measures to mitigate its effects.France recorded heat-related deaths over the weekend.A leading researcher reiterated that human-driven climate change had contributed to the recent record-breaking heatwave.In France, 49 of the country’s 96 mainland departments were on a red alert weather warning, up from 35 over the weekend.Officials announced the closure of 845 schools on Monday with another 1,800 set to allow students to leave earlier than normal.On Sunday, several towns cancelled the annual music festival and the government banned alcohol consumption in public places on health and public order grounds in departments already under the weather red alert.Some parts of France recorded temperatures over 40 degrees – extreme for June.
‘Unprecedented’ Europe heatwave intensifies as temperatures pass 40 degrees
France records heat-related deaths, nations close schools and cancel trains, and wildlife shelters struggle to cope.
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