Portugal breaks hottest May day record as Europe swelters in heatwave
Portugal has recorded its hottest May day ever, reaching 40.3C in Mora. This extreme heat is part of a broader heatwave affecting several countries in western Europe. Authorities in France and Italy are taking measures to address the impacts of the heat, including issuing alerts and adjusting public services.
- ▪Portugal's previous record for May was 40C, set in 2001.
- ▪French Prime Minister chaired a meeting to prepare for extreme heat events.
- ▪Italy has issued red heatwave alerts in several cities, including Rome.
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Portugal breaks hottest May day record as Europe swelters in heatwaveJust nowShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleAleks PhillipsGetty ImagesPortugal has set a new hottest day in May with 40.3C recorded in the central town of Mora, as countries in western Europe grapple with sweltering-hot weather.The temperature recorded on Wednesday bests Portugal's previous record of 40C set in May 2001.Ministers in France are meeting to assess the country's preparedness for heatwaves, while tennis number one Jannik Sinner bowed out of the French Open after suffering from the heat.
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