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2026-05-25 16:56:37
[London Experiences Highest Temperature in Nearly 80 Years, UK Heatwave Sets Record] Many parts of the UK have recently experienced a prolonged heatwave. In London, a high of 32.3 degrees Celsius was recorded on the 24th, setting a new record for the highest temperature in the UK for this time of year since 1947. According to British media reports, on the 23rd local time, the temperature in Kent, UK, reached 30.5 degrees Celsius, marking not only the first time this year that the UK has experienced temperatures of 30 degrees Celsius or higher, but also the first time since 2012 that the country has seen temperatures exceeding 30 degrees Celsius in May. On the 24th, the highest temperature in Kew Gardens, southwest London, reached 32.3 degrees Celsius. British media reported that this figure broke the record for the highest single-day temperature in May in the UK since 1947. It is reported that, under normal circumstances, due to the influence of cold winds and jet streams over the Atlantic Ocean, the weather in the UK is changeable, and sustained sunny weather is rare, making the high temperatures in May relatively uncommon. This round of heatwaves is related to factors such as the persistent high pressure over the UK and surrounding areas leading to increased sunshine, and global warming is also increasing the frequency of extreme weather events in the UK. (CCTV)
