From the BBC:
“In
pictures: Western Europe swelters in heatwave”
Much of
Western Europe has been facing sweltering weather, with extreme heat warnings
issued and record temperatures tumbling. This is how the continent looked as
people struggled to keep cool.
UK
The UK saw its
hottest day ever on Tuesday, with temperatures passing 40C for the first time.
This photo from Monday, of one of the Queen's Guard being given water, is one
of the defining images of the heatwave. Fires broke out around London,
transport was disrupted and those who could travel faced stifling conditions.
France
France has
seen dozens of local heat records tumble. Wildfires have also destroyed large
tracts of land, forcing thousands to evacuate. These firefighters stopped gas
canisters from exploding by putting them in a swimming pool at an upmarket
hotel.
Switzerland
In
neighbouring Switzerland the heat dried out the shore of Brenet Lake, marooning
boats.
Germany
Germany is
also braced for potentially record-breaking temperatures. In the capital,
Berlin, tourists brought their own shade to see some of the city's landmarks. The
animals in Berlin Zoo were just as much at risk from the high temperatures as
the human visitors. These seals had frozen fish fed to them by their keepers.
Italy
Tourists in
Rome were also undaunted by the heat.
Spain
Deadly
wildfires have forced thousands of people to evacuate their homes. The
temperature has dropped but some are still burning.
Belgium
Older people
are especially vulnerable in a heatwave. These care home residents kept cool by
dipping their feet in a pool.
^ Europe is
dealing with wildfires and a heatwave with most of the population there not
having air conditioning. Canada and the US are also dealing with wildfires and
a heatwave, but at least the vast majority of us have air conditioning. ^
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