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Media reaction: UK’s record-smashing 40C heatwave and climate change
Britain's heat wave disrupts travel, health services — and it's only expected to get hotter
The UK just hit 40°C for the first time. It's a stark reminder of the deadly heat awaiting Australia
By Andrew King
UK's hottest day on record sees temperatures pass 40°C
By Adam Vaughan
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Formerly TwitterMet Office
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UV levels will be moderate for much of the UK today, but high or very high in the far south 🌤️
🟨 Moderate
🟧 High
🟥 Very high pic.twitter.com/PmQpuvBJxP
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Temperatures will be below the June average for many of us, and it will feel colder in the breeze 🌡️📉 pic.twitter.com/aKbOLaWxKR
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India Meteorological Department
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Maximum Temperatures (> 42°C) recorded over the Country dated 09-06-2024 pic.twitter.com/hWUykTGJUe
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India Meteorological Department
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Maximum Temperatures (≥ 42°C) recorded over the Country dated 07-06-2024 pic.twitter.com/2cKMv40xTZ
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