The World Health Organisation called the event a health emergency as a Saharan high-pressure system parked across Western Europe for the sixth day.
Observers are watching the situation closely for further developments.
More details are likely to emerge as the situation continues to develop.
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Sources:
https://www.lshtm.ac.uk/newsevents/news/2026/rapid-reaction-why-are-we-seeing-record-breaking-heatwaves-europe-and-uk