Portugal breaks hottest May day record as Europe swelters in heatwave
Summary
Portugal reached a new record high temperature of 40.3°C in May, the hottest May day ever recorded in the country. Several Western European countries, including France, Italy, Germany, Spain, and Switzerland, are experiencing a heatwave with unusually high temperatures and related challenges.Key Facts
- Portugal set a new May temperature record of 40.3°C in the town of Mora.
- France is preparing for heatwaves with government meetings and measures to manage forest fires and water supplies.
- Some French schools have closed due to high indoor temperatures, with temperatures inside one school reaching 53°C.
- French exams continue despite the heat, with exam centers adjusting rooms to cooler locations.
- France’s capital Paris expects temperatures up to 34°C in the weekend, with traffic and transport measures in place to reduce pollution and ease congestion.
- Italy issued red heatwave alerts in cities including Rome, Florence, Bologna, Brescia, and Turin, warning of health risks even for healthy adults.
- The heatwave is caused by a "heat dome," a weather pattern that traps warm air.
- Scientists link the increased frequency and intensity of heatwaves to climate change.
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