The United Kingdom recorded a historic temperature record on Tuesday, the mercury having reached 39.1 degrees in south London, announced the British weather agency Met Office as the heat wave rages in Europe.
“39.1 degrees were recorded in Charlwood”, south of London, the Met Office said on Twitter, adding that temperatures would continue to rise during the day.
The previous British record dated back to July 25, 2019, with 38.7 degrees.
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