Western Europe Records High Temperatures in Late May

Western Europe experienced above-normal temperatures on Monday that set new May records in multiple locations. 8 C set in 1922 and 1944. K. Met Office forecast southern England could reach 35 C on Tuesday. London also recorded a rare tropical night when temperatures stayed above 20 C.

A 13-year-old boy died after entering a reservoir in Halifax, northern England. K. Health Security Agency issued an amber health alert through Wednesday morning for much of the country. Firefighters battled a grass fire overnight on Arthur’s Seat in Edinburgh. Trains to and from Waterloo station in London were disrupted by smoke on the tracks.

France France also recorded May temperature records above 30 C in many regions.

Government spokeswoman Maud Bregeon said at least seven deaths may be linked to the heat, including five drownings and two deaths during sports events. On France’s Atlantic coast, two people drowned on Sunday in the Gironde region. Regional administrator Sophie Brocas urged caution at beaches with strong currents.