Europe experiences record-breaking heatwave with temperatures 10-15°C above average, breaking May records in the UK and Ireland. Australia faces severe thunderstorms with damaging winds, heavy rainfall, and hail.
Flera platser i Storbritannien och Irland har slagit värmerekord för maj månad. I Storbritannien översteg temperaturen 32,8 grader på 13 platser, och Wales satte nytt rekord. Irland uppmätte 28,6 grader, också ett nytt majrekord. Frankrike har utfärdat en gul värmevarning i Bretagne, den första i maj sedan 2004.
The UK has recorded its hottest May day on record, with temperatures reaching nearly 35C. The heatwave is affecting Europe, with heat health alerts issued and concerns raised about mortality rates and the need for adaptation measures.
England, Wales, and Northern Ireland experienced their highest temperatures of 2026 on Sunday, marking the UK's hottest May day in at least 79 years. Heatwave conditions are widespread, with experts linking the extreme heat to the climate crisis.
Hundreds of visitors gathered at London's Kew Gardens to witness the rare blooming of a titan arum, or 'corpse flower.' The plant, which emits a pungent odor to attract pollinators, is expected to remain in bloom for up to 48 hours.
