Europe heatwave: UK breaks June temperature record at 35.8°C; France extends red alert to 72 departments
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Mark Saunokonoko, Taz Ali, Jakub Krupa, Vivian Ho, Jennifer Rankin, Alfie Packham, Nicola Slawson, Sally Weale, Jane Clinton
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A severe heatwave sweeps across Europe, with the UK breaking its all-time June temperature record (35.8°C in West Sussex, beating the 1976 record), France extending a red weather alert to 72 of its 96 mainland departments, and Spain also breaking a June heat record. The live blog covers temperature milestones, public health warnings, personal accounts of the heat's financial and practical impacts (e.g., one person spending €250 in three days on cooling), and official guidance such as the UK education secretary advising parents to keep sending children to school if it remains open.
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bskyEurope heatwave: UK breaks June temperature record at 35.8°C; France extends red alert to 72 departmentstheguardian.comKey quotes
· 3 pulledWe're considering moving to another city
I have spent €250 in three days just because of the heat
If your child's school is open, keep sending kids in, education secretary says
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