Europe Braces for Extreme Heat Wave with Paris on Red Alert - Latest Updates

Many areas of southern and eastern England are expected to experience temperatures in the 30s, with up to 36 Celsius locally. The UK Health Security Agency has extended amber heat health alerts for much of the country. Wimbledon had its hottest start on record, with temperatures reaching 32.9C at Kew Gardens and 33.1C at Heathrow.

Train travel between France and Italy has been suspended for several days due to violent storms in southeastern France. The Paris-Milan high-speed line is undergoing a clean-up operation to ensure there is no damage to tracks.

In Italy, regions like Lazio and Lombardy have implemented measures to protect workers from extreme heat, including halting outdoor activities during the hottest hours. Other regions, such as Emilia Romagna, are planning to adopt similar measures. In Genoa, free travel hours for senior citizens have been extended to avoid peak temperatures, while Bologna has seen a rise in emergency calls.

According to the source: The Guardian.