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How to stay cool as Britain swelters under a 'heat dome' and temperatures soar past 30°

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Daily Mail
· Jun 24, 2026
It's not just Brits finding new ways to keep cool amid 40C 'heat dome'...
It's not just Brits finding new ways to keep cool amid 40C 'heat dome'...
Metro
· Jun 26, 2026
London is so hot the pavements reached 57°C
The capital is boiling.
Egyptian Gazette
· Jun 24, 2026
Europe issues health alerts as heat wave intensifies
Large parts of western Europe were baking Wednesday as a “heat dome” brought extreme conditions that many forecasters warned could present a risk to life. A day after France recorded its hottest-ever day, the UK was set to see its highest ever June temperature, prompting the national weather forecaster to issue a “red heat health” [] The post Europe issues health alerts as heat wave intensifies appeared first on Egyptian Gazette.
South China Morning Post
· Jun 27, 2026
French heatwave packs hotels as city dwellers struggle to sleep
As France sweltered under one of the worst heatwaves ever recorded this week, city dwellers scrambled for any escape they could find, with many checking into hotels to benefit from air conditioning and access to pools. Temperatures in Paris hit a June record of 40.9 degrees Celsius on Wednesday, a day after France recorded its hottest day since records began nearly 80 years ago. But few private flats in the country have air conditioning, particularly those in the densely populated capital....
DNyuz
· Jun 25, 2026
A ‘Deeply Ironic’ Climate Disruption
This week, thousands of scientists, policymakers, executives and activists have gathered in London for a week of climate events. The climate showed up, too. A heat dome has gripped much of Europe for days, sending temperatures across the continent and Britain soaring to deeply uncomfortable levels. Temperatures have reached 36.4 Celsius, or 97.5 Fahrenheit, in []
Skift
· Jun 24, 2026
London Climate Event on Extreme Heat Canceled Due to Extreme Heat
London and much of the UK are exposed to extreme heat, with buildings designed to retain warmth and little air conditioning. The science says it will only get worse.
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Related coverage for "How to stay cool as Britain swelters under a 'heat dome' and temperatures soar past 30°": Daily Mail — It's not just Brits finding new ways to keep cool amid 40C 'heat dome'.... Metro — London is so hot the pavements reached 57°C. Egyptian Gazette — Europe issues health alerts as heat wave intensifies. South China Morning Post — French heatwave packs hotels as city dwellers struggle to sleep. DNyuz — A ‘Deeply Ironic’ Climate Disruption. Skift — London Climate Event on Extreme Heat Canceled Due to Extreme Heat