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Great Britain’s grid operator issues another warning over power supplies in heatwave
Great Britain’s energy system operator has warned that “extreme temperatures” could hit power supplies on Thursday night, as the UK entered its third heatwave of the year.
The National Energy System Operator (Neso) issued a notice overnight asking for extra supplies from power generators to cope with the added demand from households turning on fans and air conditioners to cope with the high temperatures.
Morning opening: It's hot, again
Jakub Krupa
After western Europe experienced the warmest June on record, we are now very much going through another heatwave in large parts of the continent, including the UK.
Barcelona registered a maximum temperature of 40.7C yesterday, the highest in 112 years of records. Some stations in Spain recorded temperatures of up to 44C.
Large parts of France are covered by orange extreme heat warnings today, with temperatures expected to hit 38C in Bordeaux and Perpignan, 37C in Nantes and 35C in Paris.
Northern Italy will also see temperatures of up to 36C in Florence and Bologna.
Over in the UK, London is expected to see another scorching day, with temperatures up to 34C.
I will bring you all the updates here. Stay cool, everyone.
It’s Thursday, 9 July 2026, it’s Jakub Krupa here, and this is Europe Live.
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