Portugal Records Hottest May Day Amid European Heatwave, Causing Travel Disruptions
Portugal experienced a record-breaking heatwave on May 28, 2026, with temperatures reaching 40.3°C in the central town of Mora, surpassing the previous May record of 40°C set in 2001. This extreme weather has led to significant travel disruptions at Lisbon airport due to the EU's new Entry/Exit System, resulting in long lines and missed flights. The heatwave has also prompted red alert warnings in Italy, particularly in Rome, and heightened vigilance in France, where temperatures are expected to remain high. Scientists attribute these intense heatwaves to the effects of climate change, which is making such weather events more frequent and severe. 
