UK extreme heat prompts Cobra emergency meeting
The UK government is convening an emergency Cobra committee meeting to address extreme heatwaves, wildfires, and drought conditions. Temperatures are forecast to reach 38C, prompting health warnings and safety advice for the public.
Why it matters
Extreme weather events are increasingly straining national infrastructure and emergency services, highlighting the growing impact of climate change on public safety.
A waterbombing helicopter fighting a fire at the Holme Fen nature reserve in Peterborough, England. The PM Andy Burnham will chair a meeting of the government’s emergency Cobra committee on Wednesday. A waterbombing helicopter fighting a fire at the Holme Fen nature reserve in Peterborough, England. The PM Andy Burnham will chair a meeting of the government’s emergency Cobra committee on Wednesday. UK weather UK extreme heat prompts Cobra emergency meeting High temperatures continue with forecasts reaching 38C on Thursday and wildfires stretching emergency services
Prefer the Guardian on Google The prime minister will chair a meeting of the Cobra emergency committee on Wednesday in response to extreme heat, which has caused wildfires and plunged many parts of Britain into drought.
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