UK braced for hottest June night
Summary
The UK is experiencing a record-breaking heatwave, with the hottest June day and night ever recorded. Temperatures reached up to 36.4°C in Somerset, and extreme heat warnings are in place affecting millions of people, causing health risks and disruptions to services.Key Facts
- The hottest June day temperature was 36.4°C recorded at Yeovilton, Somerset.
- The UK had its warmest June night with temperatures not dropping below 23.5°C in Cardiff.
- A rare red warning for extreme heat is active in parts of England and Wales until Friday evening.
- Heat-related health risks have led to at least six NHS trusts declaring critical incidents.
- The heatwave has caused problems with IT systems, medical equipment, and transport delays.
- Over 2,400 schools in England and Wales have closed due to the heat.
- A hosepipe ban started for about 850,000 people in Kent because of high water demand.
- Scientists say days over 30°C in the UK have more than tripled in recent years, linked to climate trends.
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