Health warnings have been issued across many parts of Europe as temperatures soar to the mid-40s Celsius.

A heatwave continues to grip large parts of Europe, with authorities in many countries issuing health warnings amid searing temperatures.

Southern Spain is the worst-affected region, with temperatures in the mid-40s Celsius recorded in Seville and neighbouring areas.

A new heat record for June of 46C was set on Saturday in the town of El Granado, according to Spain’s national weather service, which also said this month is on track to be the hottest June on record.

  • pathief@lemmy.worldEnglish
    3·
    10 hours ago

    My living room is around 36 square meters and the cheapest AC unit for that area was 650 - 850 euros. You also have to pay a certified company to install it, which cost another 200 - 300 euros.

    The median salary is like 900 euros, which makes it out of reach for a large portion of the population.

    • Tja@programming.devEnglish
      2·
      9 hours ago

      Is the median living room 36 square meters? Seems unfair to compare median salary with a rather big house/apartment.

      Growing up our dining/living room was 24m2 and I could be cooled with a 200 euro portable AC.

      • pathief@lemmy.worldEnglish
        2·
        9 hours ago

        Fair point.

        We also have a 20 square meter study where we installed AC. The unit cost around 550 euros and installation was like 70 euros cheaper. Total cost was cheaper but still hard for a median family to support.

        Most families use some sort of fan or cooling column but they are quite lackluster and only work in summer.