Heatwave hits the United Kingdom
Temperatures will hit 104F (40 degrees)
Setting new records, which go beyond the heatwave of 1976
Britain faces a heatwave with temperatures hitting 97F (36 degrees), which may hit as high as 40 degrees, which tops the records not felt since the heatwave of 1976.
The good weather has seen millions of Britons hitting the beaches, rivers, lakes and yes, even the fountains of Trafalgar Square in the capital.
Though there are serious concerns of people getting into trouble by getting cold shocks, cramps and delving into waters where there are dangerous undercurrents or people unable to swim as strong as they thought, and losing their lives.
The police have issued 'social' warnings across their social media platforms informing Britons to be careful and make sure they are wearing safety equipment if they venture out into unpredictable waters or environments.
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There have been warnings of vulnerable people and the elderly suffering in this heat and the authorities have asked relatives and neighbours to make checks on people in these categories for their wellbeing.
Let's look out for each other during the hot weather - the heat can affect anyone, but for some it can have serious effects on their health.
— UK Health Security Agency (@UKHSA) July 12, 2022
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The NHS has issued guidelines on how to cope with extreme heat, which is available on their website.
Apart from that, have a great weekend and enjoy the heatwave safely, as unfortunately, it will not last.