Extreme Heat Wave Grips Europe and Asia

May 26, 2026 · 5 sources · 4 regions

France records hottest May day on record; UK and western Europe experience unseasonable heat dome; India reports temperatures exceeding 46°C in multiple districts. Climate scientists attribute intensification to global warming. Health warnings and outdoor work restrictions being issued across affected regions.

Sources

What is a heat dome, causing excessively high temperatures in western Europe? France 24 · France
Europe sizzles under 'heat dome' as France logs hottest May day on record France 24 · France
Unseasonal May heat wave grips Europe Deutsche Welle · Germany
Temperatures exceed 46℃ in 12 Telangana districts on May 25 The Hindu · India
ECB signals no need to correct market speculation of June rate hike Nikkei Asia · Asia

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