Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 02:41pm on 26 May 2026,Tuesday Weather & Environment
Western Europe is facing an intense heatwave. The UK and France recorded their hottest May temperatures on record. London reached 34.8°C, while many parts of France crossed 30°C. The extreme heat has caused health warnings across Europe. In France, seven people died in incidents linked to the heatwave, including drownings and heat stroke cases. Germany, Spain, and Italy are also facing very high temperatures. Experts say a heat dome from northern Africa caused the unusual weather. Scientists warn that climate change is making heatwaves more frequent and severe across Europe.
