- Europe has been experiencing a heatwave since May 27, marked by record-breaking high temperatures.
- A heatwave in Western Europe led to drownings in Britain and France, with the Met Office using Kew Gardens for temperature readings.
- Heatwave in England led to drownings and triggered high temperature warnings from the Met Office on May 26, 2026.
Research on overheating is widespread across England, and a school in Hertfordshire recorded high temperatures.
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Updated Aug 11
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What happened
Research on overheating is widespread across England, and a school in Hertfordshire recorded high temperatures.
Who's involved
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The entities involved
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England
country in north-west Europe, part of the United Kingdom
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Hertfordshire
historic county of England
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