UK retailer Currys experienced a 2,700% year-over-year increase in portable air conditioning sales during the May heatwave.

Due to rising river temperatures used for cooling, French utility EDF has indicated it may need to limit power output from its nuclear plants.

UK retailer John Lewis saw an 800% surge in sales of fans and portable air conditioning units during the May heatwave.

The major El Niño event in 2015-2016 caused an estimated $7.6 trillion in economic damages globally.

During the May heatwave in the UK, retailer John Lewis experienced an 800% surge in portable air conditioning sales.

The major El Niño event of 2015-2016 caused an estimated $7.6 trillion in negative economic impact.

French utility company EDF may have to limit power output from its nuclear plants due to rising river temperatures, which hinder the cooling process.

During the May heatwave in the UK, retailer Currys saw a 2,700% year-over-year increase in portable air conditioning sales.