UK temperatures break May records for second day in a row
Summary
The UK broke the record for the hottest May day two days in a row, with temperatures in London reaching over 35°C. This early heatwave caused health alerts, travel disruptions, water shortages, and several drowning deaths across England and Wales.Key Facts
- London’s Kew Gardens recorded 35.1°C on Tuesday, surpassing Monday’s 34.8°C, breaking May temperature records.
- Wales also saw record May temperatures, with 32.3°C in Cardiff beating previous regional records.
- The UK Health Security Agency issued amber heat alerts covering much of England until Thursday due to health risks from the heat.
- High temperatures disrupted train services, forcing speed restrictions to prevent accidents caused by heat on tracks and overhead lines.
- Water shortages affected dozens of homes in Kent due to high demand during the hot weather.
- Four people died at swimming spots in England during the heatwave, including teenagers and an older man who drowned while helping relatives.
- Officials link the unusual warmth to human-caused climate change and high pressure systems near the UK.
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