Britain braces for fourth heatwave of year as fire chiefs issue public appeal
Summary
The UK is expecting its fourth heatwave of the year, with temperatures reaching up to 35°C by Wednesday. Fire chiefs and health services have warned the public to be cautious due to increased risks of heat-related illnesses and wildfires.Key Facts
- A fourth heatwave is forecast in the UK, with highs around 35°C by Wednesday.
- July temperatures have been about 3°C above average across the UK so far.
- Southern England has experienced only 1% of its normal July rainfall.
- Heat health alerts are in place for parts of England, including amber alerts for the east and south-east.
- Emergency services expect more cases of dehydration, heat exhaustion, and heatstroke.
- Wildfires have occurred recently, including a large fire in Scotland’s Cairngorms park forcing evacuations.
- Fire chiefs asked the public to avoid disposable barbecues and be careful with cigarettes to prevent fires.
- Climate change is making heatwaves hotter and more frequent, possibly leading to changes in heatwave definitions.
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