Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://gographicsoutput.com/video/txN1CP5MQpu.html Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Why is it so hot and when will European heatwave end? | BBC News [Wbap7BJmJlo] Health Updated on August 11, 2026 EDT — Published on August 11, 2026 EDT Much of western Europe is under the most extreme red heat alerts - meaning there's a potential risk to life. France, Spain and Italy have been hardest hit by the heatwave so far. But why is it so hot? What can you do to stay safe? And is El Nino to blame? We answer some of your most asked questions about the heatwave sweeping Europe with our climate and health correspondents. We're also joined by our teams in Paris, Madrid and the south of France. Subscribe here: For more news, analysis and features, visit: www.bbc.com/news #Heatwave #Europe #BBCNews zX5pV0gUjyL 78SZIp5lZCQ RvUWUndimoY Ki29YevLYJ7 YPCwf5Rt3tC fzP4J5QGroh 4oUuwMxVCCp
Much of western Europe is under the most extreme red heat alerts - meaning there's a potential risk to life. France, Spain and Italy have been hardest hit by the heatwave so far. But why is it so hot? What can you do to stay safe? And is El Nino to blame? We answer some of your most asked questions about the heatwave sweeping Europe with our climate and health correspondents. We're also joined by our teams in Paris, Madrid and the south of France. Subscribe here: For more news, analysis and features, visit: www.bbc.com/news #Heatwave #Europe #BBCNews zX5pV0gUjyL 78SZIp5lZCQ RvUWUndimoY Ki29YevLYJ7 YPCwf5Rt3tC fzP4J5QGroh 4oUuwMxVCCp