French police have temporarily suspended extra EU border checks at Dover port, UK, as thousands of holidaymakers faced long delays in the heat. Wait times exceeded two hours at the terminal, which serves as a key departure point for ferries to Calais, France. The delays coincide with the first peak travel period since the EU’s entry-exit system (EES) was fully implemented in April. This system replaces traditional passport stamps with digital registration, aimed at improving border security and efficiency. The port of Dover stated that the situation was 'challenging' and expressed gratitude to Police Aux Frontières (PAF) for invoking article 9 of the EES regulations, which allows for temporary relaxation of checks. Passengers who miss their ferry due to these delays will be accommodated on the next available crossing. As temperatures are forecast to reach up to 29°C, the Met Office has issued amber heat health alerts for several regions in the UK, warning of potential risks to life and property. The UK is poised to experience its hottest May day on record, surpassing the previous high of 32.8°C set in 1944.