UK extreme heat prompts Cobra emergency meeting

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The UK government convened the Cobra emergency committee in response to extreme heat, wildfires, and drought conditions across the country. Temperatures are forecast to reach up to 38C, straining emergency services and raising health concerns.

High temperatures continue with forecasts reaching 38C on Thursday and wildfires stretching emergency services The prime minister will chair a meeting of the Cobra emergency committee on Wednesday in response to extreme heat, which has caused wildfires and plunged many parts of Britain into drought. Andy Burnham will meet with ministers, officials and agencies as high temperatures continue across the UK on Wednesday afternoon, with temperatures of 33C forecast, and up to 38C on Thursday. Continue reading...