Heatwave continues to ravage Europe as warnings extended
Heatwave conditions that have left Spain, France and the UK sweltering for days are set to shift to the east, with forecasters in Germany and
Heatwave conditions that have left Spain, France and the UK sweltering for days are set to shift to the east, with forecasters in Germany and the Czech Republic now warning of extreme conditions. In France, Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu has announced that the health alert level is being raised to its highest, to boost hospital staffing and protect the vulnerable. United Nations climate change chief Simon Stiell has said "Europe's savage heatwave has the fingerprints of the climate crisis all over it", and he has called for "a faster shift to renewables, protecting forests and boosting climate resilience". 00:00-2:40 - How the heatwave is hitting Europe 2:40-7:47 - How to stay safe during the heatwave 7:47-11:31 - How the heatwave has impacted the UK For the latest news download the BBC News app or visit BBC.com/news
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