Dramatic lightning illuminates London skies during heatwave thunderstorm – video

A rare heatwave thunderstorm lit up London's skies with spectacular lightning, as the UK Met Office recorded 29,074 strikes across the country in 24 hours. This unexpected storm occurred amid a record-breaking June heatwave that has seen temperatures soar across Europe, with warnings of more extreme heat reaching up to 39C in London. The event highlights the unpredictability of weather patterns amidst global climate change, raising concerns about the increasing frequency of such extreme weather conditions.