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A persistent high-pressure heat dome is trapping heat and humidity over continental Europe, driving record temperatures from France to the UK. The phenomenon is linked to escalating temperatures due to fossil-fuel emissions, with authorities warning of health risks, wildfires, and rising energy demand.
Heat waves have intensified health risks, worsening heart and kidney conditions, triggering heat exhaustion, and contributing to inflammatory issues. Experts urge hydration, shade, and cooling measures as high temperatures persist and climate change drives higher heat.
Provisional temperatures have surpassed long-standing June records across England, with 35.8C in Wigonholt and 35.7C in Charlwood, amid a Met Office red heat warning. Forecasters say figures could climb further as a heat-dome over western Europe drives extreme heat, health warnings are in place, and schools and transport are disrupted.
AP News reports that monsoon rains have been erratic and late, hindering planting in northern India. Water restrictions in Mumbai reflect dwindling reservoirs as El Niño and a warming climate reduce rainfall. Farmers fear losses and debt as June–July sowing windows close without adequate rain.
Europe endures a record-breaking heatwave with June temperatures well above norms, driven by fossil-fuel emissions. Authorities warn of ongoing health and ecological risks as global temperatures rise and heatwaves become more frequent and intense.