The current heat wave has a strong grip on Europe. Up to 38 degrees can also be expected in the east of Austria in the coming days. There is a heat warning in large parts of Germany. In France, the authorities expect the climax of the sweaty temperatures for Tuesday. For 16 departments together with the populated capital Paris, the highest alarm level red. Other Mediterranean countries such as Italy and Spain are also hit hard.
The heat warning in the neighboring country of Austria is approximately between Bremen in Noord -Germany and Rosenheim in southern Bavaria, the German Weather Service (DWD) announced on its website on Tuesday morning. For the far west of the country and the upper Rhine, the meteorologists warned of “extreme heat”.
France also moans under the high temperatures. According to the weather authority Météo France, it was at the second highest level of warning in 68 of the 96 degepartements on French of the mainland. The temperatures in France are currently only lower on the English canal and on the border with Belgium.
Up to 41 degrees in France
According to Météo France, the temperatures in France will not fall below 20 degrees at night. 36 to 40, occasionally 41 degrees, were predicted as maximum temperatures. “The red level level corresponds to an extreme heat wave that is exceptional in its duration, intensity and geographical expansion,” said the weather service. It also has “strong health effects on the entire population”.
The traffic was limited in the larger area in Paris. Until midnight in Paris and its suburbs, only the vehicles with the lowest emissions of pollutants in Paris and its suburbs are allowed due to the heat -related high ozone load. In addition, the permitted top speeds, just like on Monday, are lowered by 20 kilometers per hour, the police said.
The tip of the Eiffel Tower remains closed
In the Eiffel Tower, probably the most famous monument in the city, the top is closed to visitors because of the heat up to and including Wednesday. The first and second floor of the 330 meter high building must remain accessible. However, the operators warned: “Don’t forget to protect yourself against the sun and drink enough.” Visitors standing in front of Snake would be available on their way to the Trinkbrunnen Eiffel Tower.
The Ministry of Education expected that nearly 1350 schools would remain “wholly or partly” closed. The summer holidays will start in France next Saturday.
Other Mediterranean countries are also affected
The current heat wave also affects other Mediterranean countries. Spain reported a new June heat record on Monday with 46 degrees Celsius in Huelva, and the thermometer even climbed to 46.6 degrees in Mora in Portuguese.
In Portugal, however, a slight relaxation of the situation is expected for Tuesday. Only the second highest heat warning level or Orange should apply in all areas. In Castel Branco in the center of the country and in Beja and Evora, however, it must be hot 40 degrees, at least 34 degrees in the capital Lisbon.
Highest level of warning in Italy
In Italy, the highest heat warning level applies to 18 cities, including Rome, Milan, Verona and Palermo. In Croatia and Montenegro, the authorities also warn people of extreme heat. In Turkey, by Monday, more than 50,000 people were brought to safety for forest and bush fires, especially in the western province of Izmir. Greece is also fighting for forest fires.
Source: Krone
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