# Europe heatwave live: Temperatures of 40C expected in Spain as UK issues amber health warning

https://mins.news/en/item/20941

- The Guardian, 2026-08-13 07:58 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.theguardian.com/environment/live/2026/aug/13/europe-heatwave-france-spain-italy-uk-degrees-temperature-record-summer-drought-latest-news-updates

> Extreme heat is returning to Europe, with temperatures above 40C expected in parts of Spain and up to 38C in London and Paris. France has placed 80 departments under orange warnings, while the UK government will consider banning disposable barbecues as wildfires continue.

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- [European Heatwave Wildfire and Drought Crisis](https://mins.news/en/topic/european-heatwave-and-drought) — Markdown: https://mins.news/en/topic/european-heatwave-and-drought.md

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