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THU · 2026-07-09 · 09:48 GMTBRIEF NSR-2026-0709-91528
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Barcelona registers highest temperature in 112 years as UK health service urges children and elderly to ‘take weather seriously’ – Europe live

Western Europe experienced its warmest June on record, with some stations in Spain reaching up to 44°C. Barcelona registered its highest temperature in 112 years.

Jakub KrupaThe Guardian - World NewsFiled 2026-07-09 · 09:48 GMTLean · Center-LeftRead · 1 min
Barcelona registers highest temperature in 112 years as UK health service urges children and elderly to ‘take weather seriously’ – Europe live
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Western Europe experienced its warmest June on record, with some stations in Spain reaching up to 44°C. Barcelona registered its highest temperature in 112 years. In the UK, Heathrow Airport reported temperatures exceeding 30°C before 11 am. The UK health service is urging children and the elderly to take the weather seriously. Figures indicate an increase in patients being cared for in hospital corridors or makeshift treatment areas in England during June, as heatwaves are placing additional strain on the health service.

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The UK health service urges children and elderly to 'take weather seriously'.

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Heathrow Airport is reporting temperatures above 30C before 11 am.

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Western Europe experienced the warmest June on record.

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Some stations in Spain recorded temperatures of up to 44C.

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Barcelona registered its highest temperature in 112 years.

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Some stations in Spain recorded temperatures of up to 44C after western Europe experienced the warmest June on record For what it’s worth, Heathrow Airport is reporting temperatures above 30C already – and it’s not even 11am. The number of patients being cared for in hospital corridors or makeshift treatment areas in England increased in June, figures show, as Heatwaves place an additional strain on the health service, PA reported. Continue reading...
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