As a record-breaking heatwave eases, a new Atlantic-driven high-pressure system
is expected to build toward and over the continent in coming days, displacing
cooler air and bringing renewed extreme heat to Spain, France and the UK.
Forecasts show highs this week of about 43°C in Portugal and 41°C in southern
Spain; Paris around 30°C on Friday and London about 31°C on Monday. Rising
frequency and intensity of heatwaves is adding pressure to health services,
transport and power systems and exposing housing vulnerabilities in cities such
as London. UK Met Office meteorologist Alex Burkill said the third heatwave to
affect western Europe since late May is unlikely to reach the extreme
temperatures seen last month.
