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Unusually high temperatures recorded in Spain on Monday and forecast to reach into southern France later in the week are being blamed on global warming.

A second extreme heat event of the year is searing Spain and southern France, with temperatures hitting highs not normally recorded until July or August and

Experts say heatwaves happening earlier and more often as temperatures hit highs not normally recorded until July or August

The heat could last into next week, intensifying the drought threat looming over the country

French fruit growers and vineyards endure coldest April day in 75 years

French wine and fruit growers were hit by the coldest April day since 1947 overnight Sunday and early Monday, the second straight year they have suffered freak spring weather.

French wine and fruit growers were hit by the coldest April day since 1947 overnight Sunday and early Monday, the second straight year they have suffered freak spring weather.

France sees coldest April night since 1947 with 90 per cent of the country amid fears of 'calamity' in fruit orchards and vineyards

Winemakers fear that record-breaking freezing temperatures over the weekend may have caused damage to vines

French wine and fruit growers were hit by the coldest April day since 1947 overnight Sunday and early Monday, the second straight year they have suffered freak spring weather.