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UK Braces for 35C Heatwave: Fourth Scorcher This Summer
25 Jul
Summary
- Temperatures could reach 35C during the UK's fourth heatwave this summer.
- Over 20 million Britons are under a hosepipe ban due to dry weather.
- Experts warn extreme heat events will become increasingly frequent.
Forecasters predict Britain will experience its fourth heatwave of the summer, with temperatures potentially reaching 35C in some areas next week. This follows a summer that has already seen record-breaking highs, including 37.7C in June. The current dry spell has led to more than 20 million Britons being placed under a hosepipe ban.
While some rain is expected in the north and west this weekend, much of southern England is predicted to remain dry. Temperatures are expected to rebound quickly next week, with highs in England and Wales ranging from 25C to 32C, possibly reaching 35C in central and eastern parts by Tuesday. Scotland and Northern Ireland will remain cooler.
Experts emphasize that these extreme heat events are not isolated incidents and are likely to recur. They call for significant infrastructure improvements and action to reduce carbon emissions to prepare for a future with more frequent heatwaves, likening the situation to Britain adapting to a Mediterranean climate.
