Sweden is experiencing an unprecedented September heatwave, with temperatures soaring to record highs.

Over the weekend, temperatures are expected to reach up to 30 degrees Celsius in many parts of the country, particularly in the south and west.

This unusual warmth, originating from the Mediterranean, has prompted warnings from meteorologists about potential health risks, especially for vulnerable groups like the elderly and young children.

However, this heatwave is expected to be short-lived, as cooler weather is forecasted to arrive by Monday evening, bringing temperatures down by about ten degrees.

The recent heatwave has already set a new record for the warmest September day in Sweden, with temperatures reaching 31.1 degrees in Helsingborg and Lund.

Globally, the summer of 2024 is considered the hottest on record, according to the EU's climate service, Copernicus.