A significant heatwave is impacting Europe, causing school closures in France and the Netherlands due to health alerts. The Mediterranean Sea's temperature exceeds seasonal averages by up to 6 degrees Celsius. Europe is noted as the fastest-warming continent, with temperature increases twice the global norm leading to earlier and more extreme heatwaves. Forecasts predict peak temperatures in France to reach 40-41C, resulting in closures of approximately 1,350 schools. The intense heat exacerbates the risk of field fires during the harvesting season for farmers, who are adjusting their work schedule to manage the heat.
A record-breaking heatwave has forced many schools in France and the Netherlands to close amid health warnings, with the Mediterranean Sea being warmer by up to 6 degrees Celsius.
The EU's Copernicus Climate Change Service reported that Europe is the world's fastest-warming continent, experiencing a temperature increase twice the global average, resulting in extreme heatwaves.
Meteo-France indicates that the heat in France is set to peak with temperatures reaching 40-41C in some areas, causing 1,350 schools to close.
The extreme heat raised the risk of field fires as farmers in France began the harvest, with some forced to work at night to avoid peak temperatures.
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