Category : Climate


London Streets Hit 56C in Record Heatwave

Thermal camera images reveal pavement temperatures of 57C on Regent Street and 56C on Oxford Street, with train platforms reaching 62C. Greenpeace warns of a public health emergency.

School Closures in Heatwave Leave Parents Divided

As UK temperatures near 40°C, hundreds of schools close, sparking debate among parents. Some blast the inconvenience and cost of last-minute childcare, while others welcome safety measures. Free school meal disruptions add strain.

Rare 'Blood Rain' Expected in UK Amid Heatwave

Meteorologists warn that 'blood rain' – a rare phenomenon where Saharan dust mixes with rain – will fall over parts of the UK this weekend, leaving cars and windows covered in red dust.

1 in 4 Brits Abandon Bedrooms in UK Heatwave

26% of Britons have ditched their bedrooms during the heatwave, opting for cooler spots downstairs, as UK homes trap heat, causing discomfort and affecting work and relationships.

London Heatwave to End Sunday with 26C Drop

London's record-breaking June heatwave is set to end on Sunday when temperatures fall to 26C, according to the Met Office. A red warning for extreme heat remains in place until Friday evening.

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