Britain and France swelter again as western Europe is hit by another heat wave
- Posted on August 13, 2026
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Britain and France swelter again as western Europe is hit by another heat wave
Britain recorded its hottest day of the year with temperatures reaching 38.1 degrees Celsius. Western Europe is experiencing its fifth heatwave of an exceptional summer season. Both Britain and France are ill-equipped to handle these extreme heat levels. Widespread drought conditions are spreading, shriveling crops and draining rivers. Authorities remain on high alert for wildfires as land remains parched.
