40.2 degrees Celsius were measured at London Airport on Tuesday around noon. Britain has never been this hot since temperature records began. Many countries in Europe are currently having problems with this great heat.
problems in Britain
Because it’s so hot in Britain, schools have remained closed in parts of the country. Some shops and restaurants also remained closed. Rail traffic was also affected. Many trains ran only with long delays or did not run at all.
Many European countries affected
There are also problems with the heat in other European countries. For example, you can see salt spreaders on the streets of the Netherlands. The salt is supposed to cool the streets and prevent damage.
There are many fire brigade operations in Italy, Portugal and Spain. Because of the great heat, there are a lot of forest fires.
Heat in Spain is set to end
There is good news for Spain. According to the weather service, the long heat wave should end there soon. It is also expected to cool down in some areas in western parts of France.
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