Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 08:28am on 25 Jun 2026,Thursday Weather & Environment
A powerful heatwave has gripped western Europe, bringing record-breaking temperatures to France, the UK and Spain. France recorded its hottest day since national records began, while the UK registered its hottest June day and Spain saw its highest June daily average temperature since 1950. Temperatures climbed above 40°C in several areas, prompting red heat alerts, early closures of landmarks, power outages and heightened wildfire risks. Authorities have urged people to stay indoors and take precautions as millions face extreme heat. Forecasters expect temperatures to begin easing from Friday across parts of western Europe.
