The UK's Prolonged Heatwave: A Test of Resilience and Infrastructure The United Kingdom is no stranger to heatwaves, but the current prolonged spell has raised concerns about the country's preparedness for such events.
Temperatures have soared above 35C, pushing the nation's infrastructure and social services to their limits.
The duration of this heatwave is striking: eight days have passed since temperatures exceeded 34C, breaking the previous record set in 1976 and 2020.