Hundreds of schools plan closures ahead of red heat alerts
Schools across the UK are planning partial closures as a rare red extreme heat warning is issued for parts of England and Wales. Temperatures are expected to reach up to 39C, posing significant health risks and potential disruptions to essential services.
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Extreme weather events are increasingly impacting public infrastructure and safety, requiring proactive emergency management.
Image source, Getty By Alys Davies , Cachella Smith and Simon King , Lead Weather Presenter Published 23 June 2026, 13:52 BST Updated 3 hours ago Hundreds of schools have planned for at least partial closures and multiple train operators, including the UK s largest, have warned people not to travel unless necessary as temperatures climb.
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