Europe is in the grip of a severe heatwave, with the UK recording its hottest day of the year so far. A provisional temperature of 38.1C was reached in southern England, surpassing the previous high at Kew Gardens in west London, which hit 38C on June 28. The extreme heat is being fueled by a massive heat dome that has settled over the continent, causing temperatures to soar to 40C or higher in parts of Europe. As the region struggles to cope with the unseasonable heat, residents are being advised to take precautions and stay hydrated to avoid heat-related illnesses.
Kew Gardens in London hits 38.1C and 40C-plus expected in parts of Europe with continent trapped under heat domeEurope heatwave – latest updatesThe UK has recorded its hottest day of the year so far with a provisional temperature of 38.1C in southern England as Europe sweltered under a major heat dome.As temperatures on the continent approached 40C at the peak of the summer’s fifth heatwave, the thermometer at Kew Gardens in west London surpassed the previous high of 38C on 28 June, the Met Office said. Continue reading...
