Climate experts warn that intense heat in May is becoming the “new normal” as large swathes of Europe continue to swelter under unusually high temperatures.
Following a balmy Pentecost weekend, cities across the Mediterranean basin and beyond are bracing for more scorching temperatures. In Spain, weather forecasts predict Seville will reach highs of 39°C this week, while Bilbao braces for temperatures of 37°C on Wednesday (27 May) and Thursday (28 May).
In Germany, maximum temperatures will hit 32°C in Stuttgart today (Tuesday, 26 May), while Düsseldorf and Bonn will face a balmy 31°C. Even the UK is expected to face its hottest May day on record, with forecasts of up to 35°C in southern England.
The heat boom comes after a major report released on 20 May by the UK’s Climate Change Committee (CCC), which warned that air conditioning (AC) will soon be “unavoidable” to protect citizens from unbearable summer heat, particularly in care homes, hospitals and schools.
But, as heat pump sales soar across Europe – which is the best and most environmentally friendly way to cool down your home?
