More climate records under threat as spring heatwave bakes western Europe
Western Europe is experiencing record-breaking temperatures due to a heatwave caused by a heat dome from northern Africa. The heat has resulted in at least seven deaths in France, with many people seeking relief at beaches. Meteorologists warn that such extreme temperatures may become the new norm due to climate change.
- ▪Western Europe is facing record-breaking temperatures as a heatwave continues.
- ▪At least seven deaths in France have been linked to the heatwave, with many seeking relief at beaches.
- ▪Meteorologists indicate that the increase in extreme temperatures is a sign of climate change in action.
4 outlets in our directory ran this story, first to last over 29 hours. All of the coverage we found sits in one bucket: centre. That one-sidedness is itself worth noticing.
- ▪ London hits record-breaking 35C as unusual May heatwave bakes Europe — ABC News (Australia)
- ▪ Record May heat puts France’s climate preparation to the test as heat dome swelters Europe — Euronews
- ▪ Europe Braces for Record-Breaking Late May Heatwave — Severe Weather Europe
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| Original publisher | Straits Times — World |
| Canonical URL | https://www.straitstimes.com/world/europe/more-climate-records-under-threat-as-spring-heatwave-bakes-western-europe |
| Publication time | Tue, 26 May 2026 20:49:00 +0800 |
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More climate records under threat as spring heatwave bakes western EuropeSign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inboxA man fills a bottle of water at the Barcaccia fountain near the Spanish Steps during an early-season heatwave in Rome. PHOTO: AFPPublished May 26, 2026, 08:49 PMUpdated May 26, 2026, 08:49 PMLONDON – Western Europe faced another day of record-breaking temperatures on May 26 as a heatwave pushed the mercury well above normal levels for May.A so-called heat dome of warm air from northern Africa trapped under a high-pressure system over western Europe is behind the sort of heat not usually seen until high summer.“It’s a bit worrying because it’s not really normal at this time of year.
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