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A heatwave has gripped Europe, with several countries recording extremely high temperatures, forcing authorities to take emergency measures to protect the population and prevent the impact of the weather crisis, Tengri Travel reports.
In Spain, the state meteorological agency AEMET has issued red and orange alerts for most regions of the Iberian Peninsula and the island of Mallorca. Forecasters predict temperatures could reach 44 degrees Celsius in the coming days. Due to adverse weather conditions, a citywide broadcast of the World Cup final match in Madrid, in which Spain defeated Saudi Arabia, was cancelled. Authorities deemed large crowds in the open sun too dangerous. Temperatures are expected to cool slightly by Thursday, but the heat will remain noticeable.
Temperatures in Italy have been consistently above 35 degrees Celsius. Consequently, the country's Ministry of Health has issued a red alert for eight major cities, including Milan, Turin, Bologna, and Florence.
In Germany, forecasters predict temperatures reaching 39 degrees Celsius by midweek. Meanwhile, the southern and western regions of the country experienced powerful thunderstorms, gales, and hail. On Friday, several festivals were cancelled due to adverse weather conditions. Strong winds and heavy rain also disrupted the Berlin Open tennis tournament, forcing organizers to evacuate spectators and athletes. The women's singles final between American Jessica Pegula and Czech Linda Noskova was temporarily suspended.
In France, the number of mainland departments under red weather alert has increased from 35 to 49, accounting for more than half the country's territory. In some regions, temperatures exceeded 40 degrees Celsius in June. Authorities have implemented a number of restrictive measures: 845 schools have been closed, and 1,800 more have allowed students to leave early. Several cities have cancelled annual music festivals. Furthermore, public alcohol consumption has been banned in zones with the highest alert level. Commuter train service in Paris and its suburbs has been reduced to prevent rail deformation.
In Belgium, experts from the Royal Meteorological Institute have warned that this week could be one of the hottest on record. To reduce the risks associated with the impact of high temperatures on rail infrastructure, the Belgian National Railway Company (BNZ) cancelled some peak-hour trains on Monday and Tuesday.
The heatwave that has gripped much of Europe is already impacting transportation, public events, and educational institutions. Authorities in several countries continue to take measures to ensure public safety amid the extremely high temperatures.
