Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://mypepack.gophersport.com/video/?vid=jRMLLwyweMu Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Why is it so hot and when will European heatwave end? | BBC News [pvFLHzuXNHc] Health Updated on August 06, 2026 EDT — Published on August 06, 2026 EDT Much of western Europe is under the most extreme red heat alerts - meaning there's a potential risk to life. France, Spain and Italy have been hardest hit by the heatwave so far. But why is it so hot? What can you do to stay safe? And is El Nino to blame? We answer some of your most asked questions about the heatwave sweeping Europe with our climate and health correspondents. We're also joined by our teams in Paris, Madrid and the south of France. Subscribe here: For more news, analysis and features, visit: www.bbc.com/news #Heatwave #Europe #BBCNews cqi4WkfWwp6 Yjow6lQ2x0P 2RmYyjctKTU lhruC7pM67W Hzis1Ey8jmA JecGOIEoP8n
Much of western Europe is under the most extreme red heat alerts - meaning there's a potential risk to life. France, Spain and Italy have been hardest hit by the heatwave so far. But why is it so hot? What can you do to stay safe? And is El Nino to blame? We answer some of your most asked questions about the heatwave sweeping Europe with our climate and health correspondents. We're also joined by our teams in Paris, Madrid and the south of France. Subscribe here: For more news, analysis and features, visit: www.bbc.com/news #Heatwave #Europe #BBCNews cqi4WkfWwp6 Yjow6lQ2x0P 2RmYyjctKTU lhruC7pM67W Hzis1Ey8jmA JecGOIEoP8n