After a wet start to the Paris Olympics, the weather is shifting dramatically. Meteorologists predict a sharp rise in temperatures early this week, with the French capital expected to reach 35°C (95°F) by Tuesday.
This is about 8°C above the seasonal average, potentially making athletic competitions more strenuous. Southern France will feel the heat even more, with temperatures soaring to the high 30s, nearly 10°C above the norm.
This intense heat will likely be followed by thunderstorms next week, as low pressure moves in from the south. These storms are anticipated to bring a notable drop in temperatures and possibly some relief to the athletes and spectators.
Typhoon aftermath in China and monsoon floods in India cause deadly landslides and chaos.In Spain, the heat is even more extreme, with temperatures expected to exceed 40°C. Warnings have been issued across the country as the heatwave intensifies.
Further north, Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia, and Belarus are bracing for severe weather. These regions have issued warnings for strong winds and heavy rain, with Latvia and Estonia expected to experience the most extreme conditions.
Storms, triggered by a low-pressure system that moved from Poland on Sunday, could bring up to 150mm of rain within 24 hours and winds of up to 60mph (17 km/h) in coastal areas.
In Asia, the remnants of Typhoon Gaemi continue to cause problems. Heavy rains over the weekend in China led to a deadly landslide in Hunan province, killing 15 people. The monsoon season in India is also causing havoc, with three deaths reported due to flooding.
In the Atlantic, hurricane activity has decreased since last month’s Hurricane Beryl, thanks to dry, dusty air from North Africa. However, conditions may become more favorable for storm development in August. Forecasters are closely monitoring a potential tropical system in the Caribbean.