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‘It’s getting hotter and it’s not stopping’: dealing with the heat in five of Europe’s capitals
Tourists and locals in Madrid, Paris, London, Dublin and Berlin share their experiences of the unseasonable May temperatures
TL;DR
- Europe is experiencing unusually high temperatures in May, described as a 'heat dome' phenomenon.
- Tourists and locals in Madrid, Paris, London, Dublin, and Berlin are sharing their experiences with the unseasonable heat.
- Many visitors were unprepared for the high temperatures, having packed for cooler spring weather.
- The heat is impacting daily activities, from sightseeing to studying, with a lack of air conditioning being a common issue.
- The extreme weather is leading to increased concerns about human-caused climate breakdown and its future consequences.