Fridge chaos in major supermarkets as shelves left empty amid 'extreme' heatwave
Major UK supermarkets including Tesco and M&S are experiencing refrigeration failures due to an extreme heatwave. Shoppers have reported empty shelves and broken units, leading to concerns about food waste and availability.
Why it matters
Infrastructure failures during extreme weather events highlight the vulnerability of supply chains and the impact of climate change on daily consumer life.
News James Holt Senior Live and Breaking News Reporter 18:44, 24 Jun 2026 View 4 Images There was fridge chaos in major supermarkets with shelves left empty amid the extreme heatwave (Image: Manchester Evening News)
The report focuses on factual accounts of store conditions and shopper feedback without political commentary.
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