In France, a heat-related transformer failure left about 68,000 households without electricity in the northwestern region of Finistere.
Large parts of Western Europe are facing another day of extreme heat as record-breaking temperatures continue to affect several countries, causing power outages, school closures, and health warnings.
In France, a heat-related transformer failure left about 68,000 households without electricity in the northwestern region of Finistere.
The country recorded its hottest national average temperature since records began in 1947, with temperatures expected to reach between 39°C and 41°C in many areas.
The heatwave has also led to a surge in demand for fans and air conditioners, while more than 90 percent of France’s population remains under heat alerts.
In the United Kingdom, hundreds of schools have closed or shortened classes, and some train services have been reduced because of the extreme temperatures.
Forecasters say temperatures could reach 39°C in parts of southern England this week.
Italy has issued red heat alerts for 16 cities, including Rome and Milan, warning residents of serious health risks.
The heatwave is expected to spread into Eastern Europe in the coming days, with authorities in Poland, Croatia, Hungary, Belgium, and the Netherlands issuing high-level warnings.
Some areas could see temperatures approach or exceed historical records.
Scientists say climate change is making heatwaves more frequent, longer-lasting, and more intense across Europe.
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