Power station owners told to prepare for a possible surge in demand as Brits try to keep cool

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The UKHSA has issued a yellow warning until Friday this week, which means temperatures could impact on the health and wellbeing of some people in affected areas

The Met Office has issued a rarely-seen red weather warning as the heatwave could push temperatures to 40C

The heat could bring disruptions to rail, road and air travel, with the possibility of some tarmac melting

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There is an increased risk of serious injury, ill health and even death

People in southern Wales and area of England from Kent and Sussex to Somerset and Birmingham urged to protect themselves from extreme heat

The UK Health Security Agency has issued Red ‘heat health’ alert over risk to transport as well as ‘food, water and energy supplies’ as temperatures set to hit 38C this week

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has issued the red health warning for six regions of England

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For only the second time ever, the Met Office has issued a 'red extreme heat warning'.

Red weather warnings for extreme heat have been issued for parts of England and Wales

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The UK is preparing for extreme temperatures this week thanks to a 'heat-dome' that has settled over western Europe and could bring temperatures of up to 40C by Wednesday

Transport bosses have urged people to avoid travelling on Wednesday and Thursday

People in large parts of the U.K. are being warned that high temperatures present a risk to life as a “heat-dome” over Western Europe brings extreme conditions to the continent.

It marks a rare summer call out for more power from the National Energy System Operator as the country braces for record-breaking temperatures.

Power station owners told to prepare for a possible surge in demand as Brits try to keep cool

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