Hottest May day on record in UK as temperatures pass 34C
Summary
The UK experienced its hottest May day ever, with temperatures reaching 34.8°C in London. This early heatwave caused health alerts, event cancellations, water shortages, and is part of a wider pattern of increasing high temperatures linked to climate change.Key Facts
- The highest May temperature recorded in the UK was 34.8°C at Kew Gardens, London.
- This temperature also broke the previous hottest Bank Holiday Monday record of 33.3°C in 2019.
- Wales saw its hottest May day at 31.1°C in Trawscoed, Ceredigion.
- The UK Health Security Agency issued amber and yellow heat health alerts for many regions until Wednesday evening.
- About 500 properties in Sussex and Kent experienced water supply problems due to increased demand.
- Some bank holiday events were canceled or altered for safety and animal welfare reasons.
- Temperatures are expected to reach 35°C in parts of southern England and may be followed by thunderstorms on Tuesday evening.
- Climate change is believed to be increasing the frequency of very hot days in the UK and across Europe.
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