Hottest June day record broken for third day in row as temperature hits 37.3C
Summary
The UK has broken its record for the hottest June day three days in a row, reaching 37.3°C in Suffolk. The heatwave caused travel disruptions, school closures, healthcare pressures, and fire incidents, but cooler weather and thunderstorms are expected soon.Key Facts
- The UK’s June temperature record was broken on three consecutive days, with 37.3°C recorded in Suffolk on Friday.
- The previous two high temperatures were 36.7°C in Somerset and 36.1°C in Hampshire.
- The heatwave caused delays and cancellations in trains and public transport services.
- Over 600 schools in England closed partly or fully due to the heat, totaling more than 2,000 closures in England and Wales during the week.
- Several NHS trusts declared critical incidents because of the increased demand from heat-related illness patients.
- Emergency calls to London Ambulance Service rose about 50%, leading to canceled training to boost frontline staff.
- High temperatures affected medical equipment and hospital wards, with some elderly care wards reaching over 30°C.
- A wildfire in Derbyshire burned nearly 1,000 acres before being controlled.
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