Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.AllNewsSportCultureLifestylePharmacist warns heatwave could affect common medicines as temperatures reach 34CBritain is experiencing a sustained period of extreme heat, with temperatures expected to remain above 30C across England and Wales, setting new records for consecutive hot days. Emergency services have issued urgent warnings, citing extreme wildfire risks and increased demand on services, with the London Fire Brigade urging the public to avoid disposable barbecues. Amber and yellow heat health alerts remain in place across large parts of England until Sunday, though forecasters predict possible thunderstorms from Monday in some southern areas. Several water companies, including Southern Water, Anglian Water, Cambridge Water, and South East Water, have implemented hosepipe bans across various regions due to strained water supplies. Tragically, two 18-year-old men have died in separate water-related incidents in Derbyshire and Oldham, prompting warnings about water safety during the hot weather. In fullHeatwave wildfire warning as Met Police urge people to only dial 999 in emergency after surge in callsMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
Urgent wildfire and heat warnings issued amid soaring heatwave temperatures
Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.AllNewsSportCultureLifestylePharmacist warns heatwave could affect common medicines as temperatures reach 34CBritain is experiencing a sustained period of extreme heat, with temperatures expected to remain above 30C across England and Wales, setting new records for consecutive hot days. Emergency services have issued urgent warnings, citing extreme wildfire risks and increased demand on services, with the London Fire Brigade urging the public to avoid disposable barbecues. Amber and yellow heat health alerts remain in place across large parts of England until Sunday, though forecasters predict possible thunderstorms from Monday in some southern areas. Several water companies, including Southern Water, Anglian Water, Cambridge Water, and South East Water, have implemented hosepipe bans across various regions due to strained water supplies. Tragically, two 18-year-old men have died in separate water-related incidents in Derbyshire and Oldham, prompting warnings about water safety during the hot weather. In fullHeatwave wildfire warning as Met Police urge people to only dial 999 in emergency after surge in callsMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
