A Western Europe heatwave on Wednesday set new records: the UK logged its
hottest June day (36.1°C in Gosport, southern England) and France recorded a new
national daily average of 30°C, topping Tuesday’s mark. Meteorologists attribute
the event to a high‑pressure heat dome combined with atmospheric changes linked
to a developing El Nifio, and warn temperatures are likely to remain above
normal for months. Authorities reported pressure on hospitals, transport
networks and power grids; France placed a record 72 departments on red heat
alert, and the UK, Germany and Switzerland issued similar warnings.
