At least 300 schools in the United Kingdom were closed on Wednesday and Thursday due to an ongoing heatwave. According to the BBC, the actual number of closures is likely higher as many schools do not publicly announce their status.
Ice cream parlors in the IJmond region are experiencing high demand and working overtime as a result of approaching tropical temperatures. Business owners are preparing for the heatwave by ensuring they have enough stock and focusing on popular flavors favored by customers during the extreme heat.
During a historic heatwave in the Netherlands, a debate has emerged regarding whether teachers or parents should be responsible for reapplying sunscreen to children at schools and childcare facilities. While children are typically protected in the morning, the logistical challenge of reapplying sunscreen to large groups of students during the day remains a concern for educators.
Residents of the Elsbroek neighborhood in Hillegom have gathered over 1,500 signatures on a petition to keep their popular delivery driver, Daniel Tekeste, from being transferred. Tekeste has served the community for nine years and is scheduled to be moved to Sassenheim against his and the residents' wishes.
The Dutch weather institute KNMI predicts that the night between Thursday and Friday will be the warmest ever recorded in the Netherlands. Temperatures in De Bilt are expected to remain above 24 degrees Celsius.