Boiling Point: The week of extreme heat | BBC News [g6ERCvccQPz]

Health Updated on August 10, 2026 EDT — Published on August 10, 2026 EDT

The last week of June 2026 saw record-breaking temperatures across parts of the UK and Europe. While some enjoyed the sunshine, the heat caused trains, schools and emergency services to buckle. But what caused it? And how did people cope? Subscribe to our channel here: For the latest news download the BBC News app or visit BBC.com/news #Weather #BBCNews