In pictures: Spring scorcher

1 of 5 Countries in Europe and Asia are sweltering in May heatwaves, with temperatures soaring to well over 30C (86F).

2 of 5 A bear in a zoo in the Patna, India, needs to cool off too.

3 of 5 The unusually hot weather is affecting players at the French Open tennis tournament in Paris.

4 of 5 In Italy, public fountains are proving to be very popular with hordes of tourists.

5 of 5 In Iraq, water is sprayed on men at prayer outside a mosque in Baghdad.