Britain braces for fourth heatwave of year as fire chiefs issue public appeal
The UK is preparing for its fourth heatwave of the year, with temperatures expected to reach 35C. Fire chiefs have issued warnings due to the extreme dryness and increased risk of wildfires.
Why it matters
Frequent heatwaves in the UK highlight the growing impact of climate change on infrastructure, public health, and emergency services.
Sun-scorched grass in Primrose Hill, central London, on Monday. Southern England has had just 1% of its average July rainfall./Getty Images Sun-scorched grass in Primrose Hill, central London, on Monday. Southern England has had just 1% of its average July rainfall./Getty Images UK weather Britain braces for fourth heatwave of year as fire chiefs issue public appeal Temperatures up to 35C forecast, triggering heat health alerts and pleas to take care in parched parks and rural areas
Prefer the Guardian on Google Paramedics and firefighters are braced for emergencies across the country this week after UK forecasters predicted a fourth heatwave of the year.
Temperatures are forecast to reach as high as 35C by Wednesday, triggering heat health alerts and an appeal from fire chiefs to take care in parched parks and rural areas.
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