Last month was provisionally the warmest June in England since records began in 1884, according to the UK Met Office. The average temperature of 17.1°C (62.78°F) surpassed the previous record of 16.9°C set in June 2025.

Rare extreme heat warnings were issued for several days as an intense heatwave gripped the country. From June 21-27, temperatures exceeded 30°C (86°F) in many areas, peaking at 37.7°C (99.86°F) in Lingwood, Norfolk on June 26 – the highest June temperature ever recorded.

A new record for the highest overnight minimum temperature was also set, with Cardiff Bute Park dropping no lower than 23.5°C (74.3°F) on June 25. The heatwave forced over 1,000 schools and nurseries to close and caused disruptions to public transport.

Critics argue the country was ill-prepared for the extreme heat. Climate experts urge the UK regime to adapt infrastructure to warming summers, as demand for fans and air conditioners surges.

The heatwave affected many European countries, including France, Germany, Slovakia, Serbia, Croatia, Italy, Austria and western Ukraine. Over 1,000 heat-related deaths were reported in France alone.

Scientists from World Weather Attribution blamed climate change for the dangerous weather, warning that phasing out fossil fuels is essential to reverse the trend of extreme events.

Source: www.aljazeera.com