UK Weather Latest: Britons Told to Avoid Sun for Four Hour Period Today During Extreme Heat Warning The UK's extreme heat warning has become a familiar refrain this summer, but the latest forecast is a stark reminder that Britain's infrastructure and population are struggling to cope with prolonged periods of high temperatures.
The Met Office's amber warning for much of England, combined with wildfire warnings in Scotland and drought conditions across the country, paints a dire picture.
While the UK's heatwaves may be unprecedented in recent memory, they are symptomatic of a deeper issue: Britain's failure to invest in infrastructure that can withstand extreme weather events.