Jump to contentThank 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 inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleThe UK is preparing for its fifth heatwave of the summer, with temperatures forecast to reach 36C or higher across England and Wales on Wednesday and Thursday. The Met Office is considering issuing rare amber or red extreme heat warnings in response to the anticipated scorching temperatures. Expected impacts include potential disruptions to railway lines and power networks, alongside significant health risks for vulnerable people.Half of England and all of Wales are currently experiencing drought conditions, with the rest of England potentially facing a declaration of drought on Monday.This summer has already been marked by multiple record-breaking heatwaves, the driest July in England and Wales since 1836, and has been linked to over 2,800 excess deaths. In fullMet Office issues rare extreme heat warning update as temperatures set to hit 36CMore 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
Drought could be declared across all of England ahead of 36C heatwave
Jump to contentThank 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 inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleThe UK is preparing for its fifth heatwave of the summer, with temperatures forecast to reach 36C or higher across England and Wales on Wednesday and Thursday. The Met Office is considering issuing rare amber or red extreme heat warnings in response to the anticipated scorching temperatures. Expected impacts include potential disruptions to railway lines and power networks, alongside significant health risks for vulnerable people.Half of England and all of Wales are currently experiencing drought conditions, with the rest of England potentially facing a declaration of drought on Monday.This summer has already been marked by multiple record-breaking heatwaves, the driest July in England and Wales since 1836, and has been linked to over 2,800 excess deaths. In fullMet Office issues rare extreme heat warning update as temperatures set to hit 36CMore 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
