France, Italy, Germany and much of Europe are facing extremely high summer temperatures, touching 38-40°C. There is a possibility that it would go up to 41°C. What can be seen as normal summer temperatures in the tropics become extreme in the temperate latitudes of Europe. Mayors of cities like Paris are drawing out plans to help citizens cope with the stressful weather.

In Paris, parks have been ordered to remain open through the night. In Rome visitors unable to face the day temperatures have been taking shelter in the cool underground of the ancient Roman structure of the Coliseum, and elsewhere in the city people are seen sitting out in the shade of porticoes. People were also seen splashing their faces with water from the fountains in the city.

The high temperatures are a health hazard to the people though there is as yet no system to monitor the impact of high temperatures on........

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