WorldPublished: 13 August 2026 at 22:02
UK logs hottest day of the year as west London hits 38.1C
Europe remains in the grip of an intense heatwave, with the United Kingdom recording its hottest day of the year after temperatures in west London climbed to 38.1 degrees Celsius.
A fresh wave of extreme heat is sweeping across parts of Europe, with the United Kingdom registering its hottest day of the year so far. Temperatures in west London reached 38.1 degrees Celsius, well above what is typical for the region even during summer months.
The reading underscores a broader pattern of intensifying heat affecting several European countries this season.
Such extreme temperatures place additional strain on healthcare systems, infrastructure and daily life, particularly in areas less accustomed to prolonged periods of heat.
