The Guardian Australia ·general ·1 hour ago

Record May highs sweep across France as extreme heat hits western Europe

France recorded 352 May temperature records as extreme heat swept western Europe on Monday, with Hossegor reaching 37.1C. The UK broke its all-time May record at 34.8C in London, while Spain's mercury climbed to 38C. Climate scientists called this a one-in-1,000 event virtually impossible in the preindustrial era, with forecasters expecting higher temperatures through week's.

Summary by Glance · The Guardian Australia

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