Extreme heat wave engulfs Europe / Temperature records broken in France, Britain and Spain

A strong and early heatwave has swept across Western Europe, bringing record temperatures for the month of May in several countries and warnings of further worsening conditions in the coming days.

In France, more than 20 cities have recorded their highest-ever temperatures for May, while the meteorological service warns that this may only be the beginning of a longer heatwave. French authorities have placed 31 regions on high-temperature alert, activating the heat warning system for the first time in May since its creation in 2004, according to The Guardian.

Meanwhile, in the United Kingdom, a historic May record has been broken after temperatures reached 33.5°C at Heathrow near London. Meteorologists predict temperatures could rise to 35°C in some parts of the country.

In Spain, the situation is also severe, with temperatures reaching up to 38°C in some regions over the weekend and expected to approach 40°C in the coming days, especially in the south and major valleys of the country.

According to French meteorological services, the phenomenon is caused by a “heat dome,” where hot air masses from North Africa are trapped by high atmospheric pressure. Experts warn that such events will become more frequent, more intense, and earlier due to climate change.

In several French cities such as Paris, Bordeaux, and Atlantic coastal areas, temperatures well above seasonal averages have been recorded, with some cases reporting serious health impacts on citizens during outdoor activities.

Meteorologists emphasize that the heatwave could last several more days, making this one of the earliest and most intense heat episodes ever recorded in Europe for the month of May.

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