UK endures hottest May day in 79 years with Monday forecast to be even warmer

• The United Kingdom experienced its hottest May day in at least 79 years on Sunday, with temperatures reaching 32.3C at Kew Gardens in London, and Monday is forecast to be even hotter, potentially reaching 34C in Greater London and southeast England.
• Record temperatures for May were also observed in Wales, with 27.4C in Cardiff, and Northern Ireland, with 23.4C in Armagh, while Scotland's 23.5C in Edinburgh was just below its May 1 record.
• The Met Office confirmed that heatwave conditions have been met in eight areas of England, including Santon Downham and Heathrow, with a meteorologist describing temperatures near 35C in May as "pretty historic."
• Age UK advised older adults, who are more vulnerable to heat, to stay indoors during the hottest hours and take measures to keep cool, while zoos provided ice treats to animals to help them cope with the high temperatures.
• Concurrently, three villages in Kent faced a second day of water supply issues or low pressure due to problems with a pumping station, prompting an apology from South East Water.

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Hottest May day for 79 years with Monday forecast to be even warmer