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The UK and Switzerland are seeing their highest temperatures ever recorded for the month of June, while France, Belgium and other countries are grappling with the consequences of extreme heat.
The heat wave that has swept across Europe continues to break historical temperature records and alarm authorities, while serious problems in health systems and infrastructure have been reported in some countries.
In the UK, the Met Office confirmed that temperatures reached 36.4C in Yeovilton, Somerset, marking the hottest June day ever recorded. The new record surpassed the one set just a day earlier, with forecasters warning that temperatures could rise further.
Records were also set in Switzerland, where the thermometer hit 38 degrees Celsius in the city of Basel, the highest temperature ever recorded in June. Meanwhile, in France, temperatures reached 40 degrees Celsius in some areas and over 44 million residents were placed under maximum heat alert. Due to the extreme temperatures, French authorities temporarily suspended the operation of two nuclear reactors to avoid further warming of rivers and damage to aquatic ecosystems.
The impact of the heatwave has also been felt in the healthcare system. London's Ambulance Service reported the highest number of life-threatening cases in its history, with hundreds of interventions for patients suffering from dehydration, heatstroke, breathing problems and cardiac arrest. Critical incidents were declared in several English hospitals after the high temperatures caused malfunctions in medical equipment, IT systems and cooling units.
According to experts, this unusual heat wave is another indicator of the impact of climate change, which is making extreme temperatures increasingly frequent and intense. Authorities in several countries have urged citizens to avoid sun exposure during the hottest hours, consume as much fluids as possible and show special care for children, the elderly and people with chronic diseases.
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