UK sees hottest June day on record as 36.1C recorded in Hampshire
The UK recorded its hottest June day in history, with temperatures reaching 36.1C in Hampshire. The extreme heat has led to school closures, transport disruptions, and a red extreme heat warning from the Met Office.
Why it matters
The record-breaking temperatures underscore the increasing frequency and intensity of heatwaves linked to climate change, posing significant infrastructure and public health risks.
Figure caption, No let up - The people working in extreme heat
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