epa12997963 An aerial photograph taken with a drone shows people on North Pier boardwalk in Blackpool, Britain, 27 May 2026. The UK is experiencing a record-breaking heatwave, with temperatures exceeding 35 degrees Celsius, making May the hottest on record. EPA/ADAM VAUGHAN

epa12997964 A person walks along the promenade in Blackpool, Britain, 27 May 2026. The UK is experiencing a record-breaking heatwave, with temperatures exceeding 35 degrees Celsius, making May the hottest on record. EPA/ADAM VAUGHAN

epa12997961 A person walks along the beach in Blackpool, Britain, 27 May 2026. The UK is experiencing a record-breaking heatwave, with temperatures exceeding 35 degrees Celsius, making May the hottest on record. EPA/ADAM VAUGHAN

epaselect epa12997730 People walk past a fountain during a hot day in the center of Skopje, Republic of North Macedonia, 27 May 2026. A heatwave has hit North Macedonia, with temperatures rising above 30 degrees Celsius. EPA/GEORGI LICOVSKI

epa12997824 People spend time on the beach at the seaside resort of Blackpool, Britain, 27 May 2026. The UK is experiencing a record-breaking heatwave, with temperatures exceeding 35 degrees Celsius, marking the hottest May on record. EPA/ADAM VAUGHAN

epa12997819 People lie on the beach at the seaside resort of Blackpool, Britain, 27 May 2026. The UK is experiencing a record-breaking heatwave, with temperatures exceeding 35 degrees Celsius, marking the hottest May on record. EPA/ADAM VAUGHAN

epa12997820 People ride donkeys on the beach at the seaside resort of Blackpool, Britain, 27 May 2026. The UK is experiencing a record-breaking heatwave, with temperatures exceeding 35 degrees Celsius, marking the hottest May on record. EPA/ADAM VAUGHAN

epa12997821 A person lies on the promenade steps at the seaside resort of Blackpool, Britain, 27 May 2026. The UK is experiencing a record-breaking heatwave, with temperatures exceeding 35 degrees Celsius, marking the hottest May on record. EPA/ADAM VAUGHAN

epa12997815 People look at an art installation by Portuguese artist Joana Vasconcelos titled 'I'll Be Your Mirror' during a heatwave in Rome, Italy, 27 May 2026. EPA/FABIO FRUSTACI

epa12997782 People walk by the Spanish Steps during a heatwave in Rome, Italy, 27 May 2026. EPA/FABIO FRUSTACI

epa12997783 A thermometer displays the temperature during a heatwave in Rome, Italy, 27 May 2026. EPA/FABIO FRUSTACI

epa12997784 People look at an art installation by Portuguese artist Joana Vasconcelos titled 'I'll Be Your Mirror' during a heatwave in Rome, Italy, 27 May 2026. EPA/FABIO FRUSTACI

epa12997785 People cool off at a public fountain during a heatwave in Rome, Italy, 27 May 2026. EPA/FABIO FRUSTACI