De Britten hebben de 40 te pakken

van de bbc website

Summary

1. The UK has hit its hottest temperature on record, with a temperature of 40.2C recorded at Heathrow in London
2. The previous record was 38.7C in Cambridge in July 2019
3. Temperatures could reach up to 42C today, forecasters say, with serious implications for people's health

1. The extreme heat is fuelled by climate change which is making every heatwave more intense, frequent and likely, scientists warn
2. Network Rail has issued a "do not travel" warning for parts of the country
3. The UK's first ever red warning for heat is in place across much of England, and people are being urged to stay cool and hydrated
4. Belgium, the Netherlands and Germany are also seeing temperatures soar, while wildfires still threaten parts of southwest France and Spain

En de dag is nog niet voorbij......