In Pictures: UK and European heatwave

Updated / Wednesday, 24 Jul 2019 10:28
People queue to dive into the landmark sea pool of Saint-Malo, Brittany, France
People queue to dive into the landmark sea pool of Saint-Malo, Brittany, France

Europe has been experiencing a second heatwave in as many months and people have been enjoying the good weather by flocking to beaches, rivers and pools.

Temperatures have reached over 40C in some areas of mainland Europe
Temperatures have reached over 40C in some areas of mainland Europe
Children cool off at the Water Mirror on the Place de la Bourse in Bordeaux as temperatures reach 42C
Children cool off at the Water Mirror on the Place de la Bourse in Bordeaux as temperatures reach 42C
Children escape the 39C heat on the streets of Toulouse, France
Children escape the 39C heat on the streets of Toulouse, France
In the UK, crowds flocked to the beach to enjoy the good weather
In the UK, crowds flocked to the beach to enjoy the good weather
People of Yorkshire, England enjoy some rare time by the pool
People of Yorkshire, England enjoy some rare time by the pool
An Otter enjoys a cooling snack at a zoo in the Netherlands
An Otter enjoys a cooling snack at a zoo in the Netherlands
Two men enjoying the hot temperatures as far north as Norway
Two men enjoying the hot temperatures as far north as Norway
People have enjoyed the second, record breaking heatwave of the summer across Europe
People have enjoyed the second, record breaking heatwave of the summer across Europe

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