Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://gographicsoutput.com/video/rNJ2cCqXO2a.html Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Red heat alerts issued as Europe hit by heatwave | BBC News [FGNEEmoK1LN] Health Updated on August 07, 2026 EDT — Published on August 07, 2026 EDT Heat warnings are in place across Europe, as the continent faces record temperatures. Half of France is under a red alert and recorded its hottest night since records began on Tuesday. The Eiffel Tower said it was closing early on Tuesday because of the high temperatures forecast in the capital. The UK's infrastructure has also felt the strain from the heat, with more than 300 schools being partially closed this week, and Britain's biggest train company, Govia Thameslink, warned passengers not to travel on Wednesday unless it's absolutely necessary, because of speed restrictions for safety. Subscribe to our channel here: For the latest news download the BBC News app or visit BBC.com/news #Heatwave #BBCNews vOr02Lp7Zuj Ck3XEcBk8wN x5zy7lD3uhR lQJeyaEbb30
Heat warnings are in place across Europe, as the continent faces record temperatures. Half of France is under a red alert and recorded its hottest night since records began on Tuesday. The Eiffel Tower said it was closing early on Tuesday because of the high temperatures forecast in the capital. The UK's infrastructure has also felt the strain from the heat, with more than 300 schools being partially closed this week, and Britain's biggest train company, Govia Thameslink, warned passengers not to travel on Wednesday unless it's absolutely necessary, because of speed restrictions for safety. Subscribe to our channel here: For the latest news download the BBC News app or visit BBC.com/news #Heatwave #BBCNews vOr02Lp7Zuj Ck3XEcBk8wN x5zy7lD3uhR lQJeyaEbb30