An intense heatwave across Europe could set new June records in several countries, with temperatures predicted to reach three June . Warm air from the Europe has led to the introduction of emergency measures in France , where 14 swimmers have died due to the extreme conditions. Exams for 14 and 15-year-olds in the country have been suspended and there are fears that bees could be wiped out and honey harvests threatened. In Germany , authorities have warned of a high risk of forest fires. Scientists have linked the increase in heatwaves in Sahara to climate change.
An intense heatwave across Europe could set new June records in several countries, with temperatures predicted to reach 45C later this week. Warm air from the Sahara has led to the introduction of emergency measures in France, where three swimmers have died due to the extreme conditions. Exams for 14 and 15-year-olds in the country have been suspended and there are fears that bees could be wiped out and honey harvests threatened. In Germany, authorities have warned of a high risk of forest fires. Scientists have linked the increase in heatwaves in Europe to climate change.