The Independent·3 min read·medium
UK heatwave live: Several motorists hospitalised during eight-hour M25 traffic jam as Britain has hottest June night on record
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The UK is experiencing record-breaking heat, with temperatures reaching 36.7C in Somerset. The extreme weather has led to travel disruptions, hosepipe bans, and health concerns for motorists.
Why it matters
Record-breaking heatwaves highlight the increasing frequency of extreme weather events and their impact on national infrastructure and public health.
A provisional temperature of 36.7C was recorded at Merryfield in Somerset today
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