Western Europe is experiencing an early and intense summer heatwave, with temperatures forecast to rise significantly above seasonal averages. In Portugal, Spain, France, and the UK, temperatures are expected to exceed 30°C (86°F) on Friday and continue into next week. Record-breaking May temperatures are anticipated, with highs of 32°C in Paris and London, 35°C in southwestern France, and up to 38°C in Spain’s Guadiana and Guadalquivir regions. The UK, particularly southern England and the Midlands, is bracing for temperatures as high as 33°C (91°F) on Monday, prompting amber heat health alerts from Friday to Wednesday due to risks to life, travel disruptions, and potential power cuts .
The Netherlands is also expecting unseasonably warm weather, with temperatures nearing 30°C over the holiday weekend, accompanied by sunny conditions . Meanwhile, Denmark will see milder but still warm weather, with temperatures ranging between 16°C and 22°C, peaking in eastern regions like Copenhagen and Zealand . Ireland is forecast to experience highs of 17°C to 23°C over the weekend .
In India, extreme heat continues to impact New Delhi, where temperatures remain far above seasonal averages, leading to ecological disruptions such as the death of hundreds of fish in Sanjay Lake . Additionally, a persistent marine heatwave off the U.S. West Coast, stretching from Hawaii to British Columbia and southward to Mexico, has raised concerns among scientists due to its potential ecological and environmental consequences .