Exceptionally early heatwave shatters records and brings deaths in Europe

AP Associated PressSouth China Morning PostFiled 2026-05-26 · 18:19 GMTLean · Center-RightRead · 1 min

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Western Europe is experiencing an exceptionally early and record-breaking spring heatwave. On Tuesday, the UK shattered its century-old temperature record for the second time in 24 hours, with London's Kew Gardens reaching 35.1 degrees Celsius. This new provisional reading surpassed the previous day's record of 34.8 degrees and the long-standing 1922 record of 32.8 degrees. The heatwave has prompted government warnings about risks to life. Tragically, several drownings have been reported in Britain and France as individuals sought to cool down in the extreme temperatures.

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The provisional readings smashed the long-standing record of 32.8 degrees set in 1922 and matched in 1944.

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A temperature of 35.1 degrees was recorded at London’s Kew Gardens, breaking the previous record.

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UK smashed a century-old temperature record for the second time in 24 hours on Tuesday.

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Several drownings were reported in Britain and France as people tried to cool down.

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The UK smashed a century-old temperature record for the second time in 24 hours on Tuesday as a spring heatwave continued to scorch parts of western Europe, triggering government warnings about risks to life.Several drownings were reported in Britain and France as people tried to cool down.A temperature of 35.1 degrees was recorded at London’s Kew Gardens, Britain’s Met Office weather service said, breaking the 34.8 degree record set a day earlier at Kew. The provisional readings smashed the long-standing record of 32.8 degrees set in 1922 and matched in 1944.

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