7 hours agoTemperatures up to 40 degrees Fahrenheit [40 ° C], on weekends the African heat profits Europe
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Periskopi(4 years ago)
(4 years ago)Europe is preparing for a new wave of African heat expected to peak across the continent this weekend. European weather experts say temperatures will reach up to 40 degrees Celsius in Italy and France and over 30 degrees in Germany. The wave of North African origin has invaded the south [...]
Northeast African waves have invaded the south of Spain, with temperatures exceeding 35 degrees Fahrenheit [35 ° C] these days.
This year's heat has come earlier than in all the last 40 years.
Authorities are implementing extraordinary measures to avoid fatalities, as has happened in the past years.
500m euros has been awarded to the French government for planning measures to cope with the heat.
Citizens have been urged to stay in cool areas like beaches, or to avoid exits to squares during peak times.
The heat is expected to cause droughts that may even endanger forest fires.
