Temperatures hit record highs for May in the United Kingdom over the weekend, with experts warning of a prolonged period of extreme heat across Europe throughout the week.

The Met Office weather agency said this is some of the hottest May weather on record, with temperatures hitting 34.8C.

UK correspondent Enda Brady explains further.

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Temperatures hit record highs for May in the United Kingdom over the weekend, with experts warning of a prolonged period of extreme heat across Europe throughout the week.
The Met Office weather agency said this is some of the hottest May weather on record, with temperatures hitting 34.8C.
UK correspondent Enda Brady explains further.
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Enda Brady: UK correspondent on the heatwave impacting the UK

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