While us Brits are set for cooler and rainier weather next week, parts of Spain are experiencing their hottest May ever with temperatures above 40C in some places.
The BBC reports that, according to state weather agency AEMET, heat warnings have been issued in 10 regions, saying it could be "one of the most intense" heatwaves in years. The unusually warm spring weather is reportedly a result of hot air coming over from North Africa, which has meant temperatures have risen by some 15C above average for this time of year.
In southern Spain, the city of Jaén recorded its highest ever May temperature of 40C on Friday and the worst-hit regions include Andalusia in the south, Extremadura in the southwest, Madrid and Castilla La Mancha in the central region and Aragon in the northeast. It's so hot that the country's health ministry has had to remind people to drink lots of water, keep to cooler areas when possible and reduce physical activity.
