Power outage in France amid record heat wave in Europe

Italy’s Ministry of Health has issued a red heatwave alert for 16 cities, including Milan and Rome, as Western Europe endures extreme temperatures. France recorded its highest national temperature since 1947, leading to widespread power outages affecting over 100,000 households. Meanwhile, the UK faces school closures and potential record-breaking heat, with temperatures expected to reach 39C in southern England. Eastern Europe is next in line for the heatwave, with warnings issued in Poland and Croatia.

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