Eiffel Tower forced to shut top level due to heat, while Barcelona records its hottest June ever
Barcelona recorded its hottest June in over a century, the summit of the Eiffel Tower in Paris was closed to visitors and hundreds of French schools shut yesterday as Europe sizzled in its first major heatwave of the summer.
Health warnings remained in effect in several European countries. The worst was felt in southern Europe, while punishing temperatures were forecast to reach 40C in Paris and to stay unusually high in Belgium and the Netherlands.
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The Irish Sun
12 hours ago
- The Irish Sun
Full list of European countries under heatwave alerts as map pinpoints 42C scorcher & deadly temps grip Spain & Portugal
THE full list of European countries placed under a heatwave warning has been revealed with a new map showing temperatures soaring to 42C. The deadly heatwave has already claimed the lives of several locals and tourists as it grips parts of France, Italy, Spain, Greece and several other hotspots. Advertisement 5 A large majority of Europe are under an alert Credit: METEOALARM 5 Temperatures across Europe range from the 20s right up to the 40s Credit: Meteologix 5 Greece are just one place battling dangerous wildfires Credit: Getty Images A 10-year-old In A child died in Advertisement READ MORE IN TRAVEL And two farmers died after being trapped by wildfires in Spain's Catalonia region. As a result of the Meteoalarm have broken down exactly what countries across Europe are under a warning SPAIN In Spain temperatures in the North of the country is expected to reach 36C today and over the coming days. Advertisement Most read in News Travel Weather bosses have placed a majority of regions under a yellow alert, warning: "Moderate damages to people and properties may occur, especially to those vulnerable or in exposed areas." Further down the country Aemet have issued orange severe high-temperature warnings as temperatures spill into the 40s. Italy holiday warning as temperatures soar to 48C in deadly 'Cerberus' heatwave In Madrid where temperatures are expected to reach 39C they warned: "Be prepared. Take precautions and keep up to date with the latest weather forecast. "Severe damages to people and properties may occur, especially to those vulnerable or in exposed areas." Advertisement Temperatures at the very bottom of Spain in tourist hotspots such as Seville will reach 42C. PORTUGAL In Portugal several yellow warnings for high temperatures have been issued by their weather bosses IPMA. They warned: "Persistence of high values of maximum temperature, especially in the eastern part." Temperatures across the country will sit in the high 20s, with areas near Lisbon soaring to 31C. Advertisement FRANCE Meteo France have issued several health warnings for locals as the country sits under an orange weather alert. The weather officials warned: "Drink water several times a day. Continue to eat normally. Wet your body several times a day using a spray, a washcloth or by taking warm showers or baths. "Do not go out during the hottest hours. If you must go out, wear a hat and light clothing. Try to go to a cool or air-conditioned place for two to three hours a day, whilst continuing to respect physical distance and barrier gestures. "Limit your physical and sports activities. During the day, close shutters, curtains and windows. Ventilate at night. If you have elderly, chronically ill or isolated people around you, check up on them or visit them. Advertisement "Take them to a cool place. In case of discomfort or behavioral problems, call a doctor. If you need help call the town hall." The stark alert continued: "Everyone is in danger, even those in good health. Danger is greater for elderly people, people suffering from chronicle diseases or from mental health troubles, people who regularly take medicine or people who are isolated. "Watch for dehydration and heatstroke, especially in sportsmen and people working outside. Pay attention to children. "Heatstroke symptoms are : a fever above 40°, hot, red and dry skin, headaches, nausea, drowsiness, intense thirst, confusion, convulsions and loss of consciousness." Advertisement It comes as recent maps show parts of Mersillie expecting at least 36C while parts further west will be slightly cooler at around the mid 20s. AUSTRIA Geosphere Austria are warning: "Intense heat stress must be expected." It comes as the majority of the country has been placed under a orange temperature alert. Some areas in southern Austria are under red "extreme high temperature" alerts. Advertisement Mercury in these areas is already at 36C today. ITALY Italy are under an orange heat warning as temperatures during the day climb to 34C and night temperatures remain at 22C. Meteo Swiss have warned: "Drink liquids regularly and in sufficient quantities. Protect yourself from direct sunlight. "Allow air to circulate through your home or other buildings before the hot part of the day, i.e. during the night and early in the morning. Advertisement "Avoid vigorous physical activity or compensate for salt loss during or after sport activities. "Contact those around you who fall into the risk category and ensure that they are well and able to follow the existing recommendations." GREECE Greece is being scorched by sweltering temperatures and powerful winds. Wildfires have been raging uncontrollably in Crete since Wednesday, with severe northerly winds continuing to fan the flames. Advertisement Over 1,500 people fled the wild blaze and six people were hospitalised for breathing problems, with evacuations ordered at three sites outside the port of Ierapetra on the island's south coast. A Status Yellow high temperature warning is currently in place across the Ionion Islands, which includes Zante, Ithaca, Corfu, Kefalonia, Lefkada, Paxos and Kythira. The same alert in currently in place in the Epirus and Agrinio regions, with weather experts warning temperatures could hit 35C. The Hellenic National Meteorological Service warned: "Extremely high air temperature values (during the day), expected to reach locally 37C. Advertisement "Be aware. Some health risks amongst vulnerable people e.g. the elderly and very young are possible." OTHER PARTS OF EUROPE Several other areas of Europe are also facing extreme heat warnings. DHMZ have warned "health risks are possible" as temperatures reach 32C in parts of the sunshine hotspot. In Germany, a yellow "strong heat" warning has been issued by their weather bosses DWD as temperatures rise to the high 20s. Advertisement Poland's weather experts at the Metrological Forecast Centre in Warsaw have placed the country under an orange alert as temperatures soar to over 36C. And Slovakia and Hungary have also been placed under heat warnings by their relevant authorities. 5 French authorities are warning people to stay hydrated Credit: ALAMY 5 Spain will see the hottest of temperatures Credit: Meteologix Advertisement
The Journal
a day ago
- The Journal
German rivers run low and roads buckle as European heatwave spreads eastward
THE EUROPEAN HEATWAVE that has already scorched the western and southern parts of the continent began spreading eastwards today, bringing extreme weather warnings to Germany and causing motorways to buckle. There is some level of reprieve in sight though. Colder weather is due to arrive from the Atlantic and spread across the continent tomorrow, but it also brings with it the chance of thunderstorms. Today, Germany's national weather service (DWD) warned of 'exceptionally high' temperatures reaching close to 40 degrees in places. The heat has caused disruptions to transport, with Germany's national rail operator Deutsche Bahn warning of impaired services in the west of the country, where temperatures are highest. In the north-west, close to the city of Bremen, the heat caused the surface of the motorway to buckle in places, creating a danger for drivers, local media reported. The acute high temperatures have added to an extended period of unusually hot and dry weather through the first half of the year. Firefighters gather to fight a fire at the edge of a grain field in Auras, Germany Alamy Stock Photo Alamy Stock Photo As well as an increased risk of forest fires, Germany's rivers are also running low, causing problems for navigating the country's waterways. In the eastern city of Dresden, the level of the Elbe river has sunk to just 64 centimetres, compared with an average of around two metres. Holger Boehme, the owner of a floating theatre said it was 'strange' to see the usually wide river shrink to a fraction of its usual size. 'There has always been high water and low water, but this type of extreme high water and extreme low is truly new in recent years,' Boehme told AFP. The current levels of Germany's rivers are typically more likely to be seen at the end of the summer, Matthias Roeser from the Federal Association of German Inland Navigation said. In Berlin, 18-year-old Nora said her strawberry stand on the side of the road felt 'like a sauna' before temperatures had even reached their peak. Her boss had told her to close the stall if she felt unwell, as the German capital sweated under a hot sun, she told the AFP news agency. People get some relief from the high temperatures in Paris Alamy Stock Photo Alamy Stock Photo In France, temperatures cooled slightly overnight and into this morning but remain high. Advertisement Paris was expected to experience highs of around 35C after hitting 40C yesterday, according to weather service Meteo-France. French Health Minister Catherine Vautrin confirmed it was 'too early to take stock' of the consequences of the heatwave. But for the Paris metro area there has been a 'serious' increase in emergency services' activity of around 15%. An official estimate of the excess mortality linked to the heatwave would take two weeks for French authorities to compile, the ministry indicated. Residents in Spain and Italy may have to wait until the weekend before they experience a drop in temperatures. In Madrid, care worker Grace Guerrero, 65, told AFP she could really 'feel the heat' but the air was cooler at her home outside the Spanish capital. A vendor sells hats during the heatwave in Madrid, Spain Alamy Stock Photo Alamy Stock Photo A 75-year-old man died in the southern city of Cordoba today, bringing the total number of heat related deaths over the last 10 days in Spain to at least four. Barcelona adopted plans to extend protections for sanitation workers in heatwaves, including more water breaks, after a woman died on Saturday after her shift. In Italy, at Rome's ancient forum, archaeological excavation work stopped early at around 12:30 pm today as temperatures reached 35 degrees. Elena Civitelli, an archaeologist with two decades of experience, told AFP she could not remember 'suffering so much in the early hours of the morning' as she had in recent days. Belgium has continued to experience high temperatures, particularly in Brussels, but coastal areas are already experiencing lower temperatures, and cool winds blowing in from the Atlantic are expected to see highs in France drop to near 28 degrees tomorrow. The colder front would, however, bring with it the possibility of heavy thunderstorms, according to Meteo-France. The German weather service also warned of storms in eastern Germany and has already issued weather warnings for severe winds and rain in isolated areas in the western part of the country, with temperatures expected to drop to around 30 degrees or below over the next two days. - © AFP 2025 Unsure of what exactly is happening with the earth's climate? Check out our FactCheck Knowledge Bank for essential reads and guides to finding good information online. Visit Knowledge Bank
Irish Independent
2 days ago
- Irish Independent
Two die in Spanish wildfire as heatwave grips Europe
latest | Two people died in Spain in a wildfire that spread quickly before firefighters brought it under control, authorities said, as a European heat wave sent thermometers soaring again on Wednesday. The blaze broke out in the rural province of Lleida. It created an enormous thick plume of ash and smoke that reached 14,000m (45,000 feet) of altitude, making it the largest registered by firefighters in Catalonia, a northeastern region of Spain.
