UK On Verge Of First-Ever National Heatwave Emergency As Soaring Temperature Causes Illness And Death Concerns
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UK heatwave: If implemented, it could cause widespread disruption to schools, travel, health services and even nuclear power plants.
Senior government officials held a crucial meeting to declare the first-ever heatwave emergency in the United Kingdom (UK). The meeting was called on Monday as forecasters predicted that record for Britain's hottest day could be broken in the coming days, with temperature expected to soar past the 104 degrees Fahrenheit (40 degrees Celsius) mark for the first time, The Telegraph reported. If that happens, there will be a possible danger to life, the outlet further said, quoting weather officials in the UK. ⚠️⚠️Amber Weather Warning updated⚠️⚠️Exceptionally high temperatures across parts of England and Wales, now updated to extend into Monday#heatwaveLatest info 👉https://t.co/QwDLMfRBfsStay #WeatherAware ⚠️ https://t.co/p1ywfq2dPZpic.twitter.com/y2GC5yqhBs
The crisis Cobra meeting was held inside the Downing Street to determine if a "level four" national emergency is needed after the Met Office issued an amber weather warning for large parts of the UK, indicating steep rise in temperature.
