Heatwave temperatures may top 45C in southern Europe
by Chris Johnston from Environment | The Guardian on (#3W65K)
Alerts issued in Portugal and Spain as Met Office forecasts 31C for southern England
Much of southern Europe is sweltering in near record-breaking temperatures with the mercury expected to exceed 45C (113F).
A scorching 46C was forecast for Setibal, near Lisbon, on Saturday, as emergency services in Portugal issued a red alert until Sunday and urged people to avoid picnics and outdoor activities.
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