Weather & Science
Scorching Summer Heatwave Throws Britain Into More Chaos
With temperatures forecast to potentially hit records, the guardians of the UK’s infrastructure are warning of the worst-case scenarios.
Fans on sale at a store in London, UK. The Met Office issued its most severe warning for next week with temperatures set to rise above 35 degrees Celsius.
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After strikes, transport disruption, soaring inflation, a jump in Covid-19 infections and even the resignation of its prime minister, now the sweltering summer is about to add to the havoc in the UK.