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Europe heatwave to end with a bang

23rd May 2022 Last updated at 10:12
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Extreme May temperatures in central and western Europe have hit highs of 41C in Seville but they're set to tumble as rain and thunderstorms sweep through. Tomasz Shafernaker explains what's happening.

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