UK Reports Hottest Start to May on Record at 28C

The UK has recorded its hottest start to May on record, with temperatures reaching 28C at Kew Gardens, surpassing the previous record set in 1990. Despite the high temperatures, the Met Office has indicated that a heatwave is unlikely as the threshold for consecutive days has not been met. Authorities have urged caution around open-water swimming due to a rise in water-related incidents, warning that cold water remains dangerous even during warm weather. Temperatures are expected to cool slightly over the coming days, returning to more typical levels for the time of year.