By Guardian community team • June 22, 2026 • Environment
From sleepless nights and overheated homes to disrupted work and caring responsibilities, we want to hear how the extreme heat is affecting your daily life
Temperatures are soaring across Europe, with forecasters warning that June heat records could be broken this week. Temperatures are set to reach 44C in some areas and authorities warning of risks to health, travel and public services. How are you coping with the extreme heat? Has it affected your work, health, travel plans or daily routine? Are you taking any special precautions for children, older relatives, pets or vulnerable people?
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