London hits record-breaking 35C as unusual May heatwave bakes Europe
London experienced a record-breaking temperature of 35 degrees Celsius, marking the hottest May day on record. This unusual heatwave is affecting much of Europe, with temperatures significantly above seasonal norms. Scientists attribute these extreme weather patterns to climate change, which is causing heatwaves to occur earlier and more intensely.
- ▪London recorded a maximum temperature of 35 degrees Celsius on Tuesday, breaking the previous record set just a day earlier.
- ▪The UK has seen four drowning incidents related to the heatwave since it began on Sunday.
- ▪Temperatures across Europe have reached unprecedented levels, with parts of France and Spain experiencing temperatures well above 30 degrees Celsius.
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London hits record-breaking 35C as unusual May heatwave bakes EuropeBy Thomas Morgan in London with wiresTopic:Climate ChangeWed 27 May 2026 at 1:27amWed 27 May 2026 at 1:27amWed 27 May 2026 at 1:27amTemperatures in London topped 35 degrees Celsius on Tuesday afternoon, local time. (AP: Kin Cheung)In short:London has recorded a maximum temperature of 35 degrees Celsius on Tuesday, breaking the record for the hottest day in May on record.That broke the previous record set only a day prior, on Monday.Europe is sweltering through an unusually early heatwave that scientists say are becoming more frequent and occurring at abnormal times due to climate change.abc.net.au/news/europe-swelters-through-record-breaking-may-heatwave/106725240Link copiedShareShare articleHeat records have tumbled…
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