A member of the public jumps from a bridge into the River Thames to cool off as temperatures reach record levels near Windsor Castle, Berkshire on August 10, 2003. The record for the hottest day ever in Britain was broken as temperatures soared to 37.9 degrees Celsius (100.2 Fahrenheit). The record was registered at Heathrow airport, making it the hottest day since records began about 130 years ago in 1875. [Reuters]

A father cools down with his children in open air showers installed by authorities in the village of Burlada, just outside Pamplona, northern Spain, Sunday Aug. 10, 2003. Spain continues to be affected by the heatwave that is hitting continental Europe. [AP]

Two boys cool down in open air showers installed by authorities in the village of Burlada, just outside Pamplona, northern Spain, Sunday Aug. 10, 2003. Spain continues to be affected by the heatwave that is hitting continental Europe. [AP]

Dogs and their owners take a shower at Bau Beach, the only beach on the Roman coast where dogs are allowed, approximately 33 kilometers (20 miles) from Rome, in Maccarese, Aug. 7, 2003. With temperatures remaining high above 34 degrees Celsius (93 degrees Farhrenheit), Romans head to the seaside for a breath of fresh air with their four-legged friends. [AP]

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