It is very hot in Europe. Many countries have a heat wave. In France it is very hot. It is the hottest time since 1947. People try to cool down in water. Many people have accidents. More than 40 people die in the water.
The heat causes power problems. Many homes have no power. People use air conditioning too much. France stops an atom power plant. The river water is too warm. Italy gives a red warning for 16 cities. This is the top warning level.
Germany also gets hotter. Experts think it gets 41 degrees warm. This is a new record for June. The office for radiation protection warns about the sun. The sun rays are bad for the skin. Drink much water. Stay in the shade. Experts say: Climate change makes this heat wave worse.
