Barcelona is having the hottest June in over 100 years as a severe heat wave grips Europe
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Barcelona reported an average June temperature of 26 degrees Celsius, breaking a record set in 2003. A peak of 37.9 C was recorded on June 30. Spain, particularly in Huelva, saw temperatures soar to 46 C, and a national average high of 28 C was established for June 29. Health warnings were in effect across several EU nations as the heat wave, linked to global warming, intensified. France faced critical conditions with a red alert in place and extensive impacts on schools due to extreme temperatures.
Barcelona has recorded its hottest June since records began, with an average temperature of 26 degrees Celsius, surpassing the previous record set in 2003.
Spain experienced unprecedented heat with temperatures exceeding 46 degrees Celsius in Huelva and a national average high of 28 degrees Celsius for June 29.
The intense heat wave affecting Europe is largely attributed to global warming, as stated by Ramón Pascual of Spain's weather service in Barcelona.
France faces extreme heat, particularly in the Paris region, with a red alert issued and over 1,300 schools preparing for intensified conditions.
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