Why temperature records are broken across Europe by early summer heatwave | DW News

Europe continues to suffer under a brutal early summer heat wave on Wednesday, with temperatures in southern Spain expected to read 40 degrees Celsius, or 104 degrees Fahrenheit. Further north in Paris, temperatures are expected to drop slightly, but still hover around 35 degrees Celsius. Meteorologists predict that rain and thunderstorms overnight should break the heat in many places by Thursday. Schools remained closed in many cities, including in Italy and France, due to the weather — intensifying debate as to whether the school year needs to be adjusted to reflect the changing climate. The heat has also affected cultural events and sports, with the Wimbledon tennis tournament in the UK, which continues on Wednesday, recording its highest-ever temperatures. Record-setting temperatures have forced school closures across Europe, with Spain and Portugal bearing the brunt of the heat wave. At least four people have died amid the extreme weather. This June, many parts of Europe sweltered under the highest temperatures ever recorded for the summer month. Scientists say these extreme conditions are caused by a familiar weather pattern exacerbated by global warming. #Hearwave #GlobalWarming #ClimateChange For more news go to: http://www.dw.com/en/ Follow DW on social media: ►Instagram:   / dwnews   ►TikTok:   / dwnews   ►Facebook:   / deutschewellenews   ►Twitter:   / dwnews   Für Videos in deutscher Sprache besuchen Sie:    / dwdeutsch   Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/user/deutsche...