Red warning for south-east England after record June heat, as France braces for more stifling temperatures – Europe heatwave live

The UK Met Office issued a red heat alert for south-east England, extending it into Friday, marking the first time such warnings have been in place for three consecutive days. This alert covers London, Oxfordshire, Bedfordshire, Hampshire, and Kent until 9pm. Amber heat warnings are active for a broader region on Friday and will continue into Saturday for parts of east and south-east England. Meanwhile, Paris is implementing a ban on drinking alcohol in public spaces as its hospitals are reportedly reaching saturation point due to the extreme temperatures. Scientists have stated that the current European heatwave is the worst on record and would be impossible without the climate crisis. The extreme heat is impacting multiple countries across Europe, with France also bracing for continued stifling temperatures.