Great heat in Europe

21. June 2026, 18:00

It is very hot in Europe now. In France and England, temperatures reach 40 degrees. This is dangerous for many people. Old people and children must be careful. The sun is very strong between 11 am and 3 pm. Experts say: Stay in the shade. Drink a lot of water.

France has a music party. It is called Fete de la Musique. The heat means rules for alcohol exist. People cannot drink alcohol in the streets. The police watch the people. Alcohol and heat hurt the body. Many people swim in canals in Paris. The government wants to stop accidents in the water.

Many schools in France are closed on Monday. England also has heat warnings. It can get up to 38 degrees there. The heat comes from the Sahara desert. It is also hot in Italy and Spain. The trains in France have problems. The heat can break the train tracks. Travelers must be careful.

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Definitions

Sahara: The Sahara is a very big desert in Africa.

Locations

France: France is a country in Europe.
England: England is a part of Great Britain.
Paris: Paris is the main city in France.

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