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3 die in France as temperatures to exceed 105 degrees Fahrenheit in European heatwave
NBC News • • world
Key Points:
- Three elderly people have died in southwestern France due to health complications from the ongoing heatwave, with temperatures in Bordeaux forecasted to exceed 42°C and 49 regions under red heatwave warnings.
- Nearly 2,700 French schools are set to close or modify schedules as authorities respond to extreme heat conditions expected to persist for several days.
- Spain's Basque country, typically cooler, faces a red alert with temperatures in San Sebastian expected to reach 40°C, surpassing southern cities known for intense summer heat.
- Nighttime temperatures in parts of Spain remain unusually high, offering little relief, with some areas not dropping below 25-30°C, exacerbating heat stress.
- Wildlife shelters in northern Europe report increased admissions of heat-affected birds, while Spain monitors workplace compliance with laws allowing adjusted work hours and paid leave during extreme heat alerts.
