The weather in Europe is very hot. Many temperature records have been broken. In the UK, the hottest temperature of the year was recorded on Thursday afternoon with 36.7° recorded at Maryfield in Somerset. A rare warning for extreme heat is in place in southern, central, and western areas of England and parts of Wales. Some schools have closed and transport services have been disrupted. The government says the health alert has been raised to its highest level.
The heat wave is caused by blocking high pressure systems and the jetstream, which is a fast-moving body of air high up in the atmosphere. Europe is the fastest warming continent in the world. Europe is heating up twice as fast as the global average. Dr. Khloe Brimikham, a climate scientist, says that heat waves can cause mortality in European countries, especially in the over 65s. She warns people to stay cool and drink enough water to avoid heat stress and heat stroke.
It's very important to stay cool and safe during the heat wave. People should drink enough water and stay in cool places. The environment is very important and we should try to reduce carbon emissions to stop the Earth from getting too hot. Dr. Brimikham says that if we don't reduce carbon emissions, we could be experiencing 45° C heat waves by 206. The UK government has approved the seventh carbon budget for the UK, which means that the government is committed to reducing emissions.
