Extreme heat is putting the UK at risk of blackouts as the grid struggles to cope with soaring temperatures.
The UK’s electricty grid is vulnerable to overheating during high temperatures, a report commissioned by the Government found, which could result in the lights going out in parts of the country.
Four years ago, 15,000 homes in England lost power as temperatures soared above 40C and experts warn events like this are likely to happen more in the future.
Last week saw record-breaking May temperatures above 35C in parts of the country, putting unprecedented pressures on Britain’s infrastructure. Thousands of homes in Kent have been without water in recent days as water companies struggle to cope with soaring demand.
With climate change impacting the UK at rates faster than previously expected, experts say the country is struggling to adapt.
