Exceptionally early heat wave shatters records and brings deaths in Europe
Summary
An early heatwave in Western Europe has broken temperature records and caused several deaths. Authorities have warned of health risks and emergencies related to the unusual hot weather.Key Facts
- London experienced a rare tropical night, with temperatures above 20°C (68°F) overnight.
- Southern England temperatures could reach up to 35°C (95°F).
- A 13-year-old boy died in Halifax, northern England, related to drowning.
- France broke May temperature records, with many areas above 30°C (86°F).
- At least seven deaths in France may be linked to the heat, including five drownings and two in sports events.
- The UK set a new hottest May day record at 34.8°C (94.6°F) in London, surpassing old records from 1922 and 1944.
- Firefighters worked to extinguish a grass fire near Edinburgh caused by the hot, dry conditions.
- Health alerts were issued in the UK due to heat risks, especially for older people, as air conditioning is rare.
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