"Europe Sizzles: Unseasonable Heat Wave Brings Record-Breaking Temperatures to Major Cities. A sweltering heat wave has descended upon parts of Europe, leaving tourists and locals alike to bask in temperatures that feel more like the height of summer than the start of spring. From the sun-kissed streets of Madrid to the cobblestone alleys of Dublin, residents and visitors are experiencing a May heat wave like no other, with temperatures soaring above 10C (18F) above average. As experts point to a 'heat dome' phenomenon, fueled by climate change, the question on everyone's mind is: what's behind this extreme weather event and what does it portend for the future of our planet?"
Tourists and locals in Madrid, Paris, London, Dublin and Berlin share their experiences of the unseasonable May temperaturesIn recent days across parts of Europe, temperatures have soared, heat records have been broken and spring has felt more like the height of summer. Météo France, the French national weather service, has attributed this to a “heat dome”, with warmth held in place by a high-pressure weather front that has produced temperatures more than 10C above what used to be usual for this time of year.Human-caused climate breakdown is supercharging extreme weather around the world, driving deadly extremes that can strike at abnormal times in unusual places and claim lives. Continue reading...
