France, Uk Issue Heat Warnings As High Temps Hit Europe

On the second day of the Wimbledon tennis tournament, some spectators fanned themselves and used umbrellas for shade from the scorching sun. British trains were ordered to run slower than usual for fear rails would buckle in the heat, while health officials advised children and people with lung conditions to take precautions to stay cool and drink plenty of water. Italian authorities forecast temperatures of up to 36 C (97 F) — several degrees above average for this time of year — and also warned of the potential harmful effects on public health. Jesus Gutierrez, a 51-year-old who runs a small kiosk selling cold drinks and ice creams by the Spanish capital's popular Plaza de Colon square, said he has been selling so many bottles of water that he doesn't have time to chill them properly in the fridge before selling them.

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