Back to news
Unseasonable May heatwave hits Europe
MULTIPLE REPORTS·Published ·Main source · The Guardian Environment
Story essentials
Météo France, European residents and tourists
Europe (Madrid, Paris, London, Dublin, Berlin)
Original reports
A 'heat dome' has caused temperatures to soar 10C above seasonal averages across Europe.
Record-breaking temperatures were reported in cities including Madrid, Paris, London, and Dublin.
Experts link the extreme weather to human-caused climate breakdown.
This page is produced by collecting and structuring multiple public reports. Sections based only on reporting or testimony affect the displayed assessment, and the page is updated when new information is identified.
About this article
COMPAMIR Editorial Team
The COMPAMIR editorial team brings together public reporting and links to the original coverage. We update the page as new information emerges.
Read our editorial policyRead next
Prioritized by shared people, places, and events.
Olympic flame arrives in Senegal for Youth Olympic Games
The Olympic flame has arrived in Senegal. This marks the countdown to the first Olympic event in Africa, the Youth Olympic Games in October.