A powerful heatwave sweeping across Europe has caused at least three deaths in France, while thousands of schools have been forced to close or adjust schedules as authorities issue extreme heat warnings.
Temperatures in parts of France were expected to rise above 42°C on Monday, with the national weather agency placing 49 administrative regions under the highest-level heat alert.
French Health Minister Stéphanie Rist warned that the country was facing several days of dangerously high temperatures, with no clear indication of when conditions would improve.
Officials said three elderly people, aged between 80 and 95, died in the Bordeaux region over the weekend due to health complications linked to the heatwave.
In Spain, the weather agency issued a red alert for the northern Basque region, where temperatures in San Sebastián were forecast to reach 40°C — unusually high for the area.
Experts said some parts of Europe were recording temperatures between 5°C and 10°C above normal for this time of year.
The heat has also affected wildlife, with shelters in northern Europe reporting a sharp increase in animals suffering from heat stress. A wildlife rescue centre in Belgium said it had received around 150 animals in just three days, including birds affected by extreme heat on rooftops.
Spain’s Labour Ministry said it was monitoring workplaces to ensure companies follow rules allowing workers to adjust hours during severe weather alerts. Workers may also receive paid leave if extreme weather prevents them from reaching their workplaces.
The European heatwave has raised renewed concerns over the growing impact of climate change and rising global temperatures.
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