Climate Change Fuels Europe’s Severe Heatwave

追加: 2026-05-28

[00:00:00]Europe is in the grip of an early summer heatwave with several countries witnessing record-breaking temperatures for the month of May. The French government said on Tuesday that seven people were reported to have died in connection to the recent heatwave baking much of Western Europe. Scientists warn these weather events are becoming more frequent and intense due to climate change. A detailed report ahead.

[00:00:24]Europe is reeling under an intense early summer heatwave with record-breaking temperatures scorching the UK, Ireland, France, and Spain. Weather experts say a massive heat dome has pushed temperatures to unusual highs for May.

[00:00:38]In London, temperatures climbed to 34.8°C on Monday, making it the hottest May day ever recorded in Britain. Forecasters warn the extreme heat could continue across Europe throughout the week.

[00:00:53]The heatwave has disrupted daily life across several countries. In France, dozens of temperature records were broken while heatwave alerts were issued in multiple Western regions. In Paris, temperatures crossed 30°C for the first time this year with authorities reporting one death during a 10-km race and several hospitalizations linked to the heat.

[00:01:16]Spain and Italy are also battling dangerous heat conditions. Spanish weather officials have warned temperatures could peak between 36 and 38°C later this week along with widespread tropical nights in the southwest. In Italy, the Lazio region including Rome has restricted outdoor work during the hottest hours of the day. The rules apply to sectors such as farming, construction, and logistics as authorities attempt to reduce health risks from prolonged exposure to extreme heat.

[00:01:46]Scientists say climate change is making heatwave more frequent and intense across Europe. UK meteorologists describe the latest temperature spike as climate change in action, warning that such extremes may become the new norm.

[00:02:01]Bureau report DD India.