New Delhi, May 26 -- Western Europe continued to reel under an intense heatwave on Tuesday, as the United Kingdom and France recorded their hottest May temperatures ever, prompting health advisories, weather alerts and several heat-related deaths across the region.

According to DW, the unusually high temperatures have been caused by a heat dome drawing hot air from northern Africa into western Europe, pushing temperatures to levels usually associated with peak summer.

Scientists have repeatedly warned that Europe is warming faster than the global average because of human-induced climate change, resulting in more frequent and severe heatwaves.

The UK registered its hottest May day ever, with temperatures soaring to 35degC, the Met Offic...