PM calls emergency meeting ahead of 38C 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 inAllNewsSportCultureLifestylePrime Minister Andy Burnham is chairing a Cobra emergency committee meeting on Wednesday to address Britain’s severe heat, wildfires, and widespread drought. This is the second heat-related Cobra meeting held this year, and comes as temperatures are forecast to reach up to 38C on Thursday.Firefighters, farmers, and NHS staff face increasing strain, with a union chief warning that the nation faces a national emergency. Southern Water is seeking a drought order to restrict non-domestic pool filling in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight due to severe rainfall shortages. Burst pipes have left thousands of properties across London and Essex without water or experiencing low pressure, according to Thames Water. In fullUK weather latest: Burnham to chair Cobra meeting on extreme heat amid warning of wildfire ‘national emergency’More 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

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