While record heat continues in Europe, the maximum temperature in the UK has exceeded 40 degrees Celsius for the first time in the history of observation, and transportation has been severely disturbed, affecting the lives of citizens.
In the United Kingdom, on the 19th, the maximum temperature exceeded 40 degrees Celsius for the first time in the history of observation in various places, 40.3 degrees Celsius was observed in eastern Coningsby, and 40.2 degrees Celsius was observed around Heathrow Airport.
According to the fire brigade in London, the capital city, fires that are thought to be caused by high temperatures and dryness have occurred in various places, causing damage to houses.
In addition, railroads have been suspended or delayed one after another due to the effects of repairs and inspections of railroad tracks where abnormalities were found due to the heat, as well as fires along the railway lines.
The electric bulletin board at Victoria Station in central London repeatedly displayed information that many trains were significantly delayed, and users confirmed that they had given up.
Someone around the station said, "I came to London to attend a meeting for work, but I should have stayed at home." I heard a voice such as.
The WMO (World Meteorological Organization) has indicated that the heat wave in Europe will peak on the 19th, but the temperature will continue to be higher than normal until the middle of next week.
Maximum temperature in Paris is 40.5 degrees
Even in France, where the heat wave continues, the temperature reached a record high of around 40 degrees Celsius from the north to the east on the 19th, and the maximum temperature reached 40.5 degrees Celsius in the capital Paris.
In the square in front of the Eiffel Tower, the symbol of Paris, many citizens and tourists gathered by the fountain to escape the heat and were cool.
Some children and couples enjoyed playing in the water by directly bathing in the water of the fountain or entering the pond.