Britain is set to record its hottest May day in history as an intense heatwave pushes temperatures close to 35 degrees Celsius across parts of the country.
According to the UK Met Office, Monday’s temperatures are expected to surpass the previous May record of 32.8°C, which was first recorded in 1922 and matched again in 1944.
“Today will be the hottest day in May in the UK in our temperature records, with highs of 35 degrees Celsius expected,” the Met Office said in a statement posted on social media.
The heatwave has already broken several seasonal records, with Kew Gardens in London recording temperatures above 32°C over the weekend, making it the hottest May day in nearly 80 years.
Weather experts described the heat as highly unusual for spring, noting that temperatures above 35°C are rare even during peak summer in the UK.
The UK Health Security Agency has issued amber heat alerts across several regions, warning of increased health risks for elderly people and individuals with respiratory or cardiovascular conditions.
The soaring temperatures also prompted authorities to issue water safety warnings after reports of drowning incidents linked to the hot weather.
Climate experts say human-driven climate change is making extreme heat events more frequent and intense across Europe, including the United Kingdom.
Meanwhile, large crowds have gathered at beaches, parks, and outdoor attractions across Britain as residents attempt to cope with the unusual heat conditions.
The Met Office expects the hot conditions to continue into the week, with some regions likely to remain under heatwave conditions for several days.
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