Much of the UK is gearing up for another heat wave, with little rain expected to help soften the threat of drought that sparked hosepipe bans and fire alarms.
Temperatures are likely to rise to the low to mid-30s in central and southern England, according to the Meteorological Office, but not as high as Britain's record heatwave. July, when the thermometer exceeded 40 degrees Celsius, which will not be extreme.
The heatwave threshold has been met with varying temperatures in different parts of the country, but could hit much of the UK.
Outside the hottest regions, much ofEngland and Wales and Scotland to the southeast will see temperatures in the high 20s. There is a possibility. According to the Japan Meteorological Agency, temperatures in the high 30s are likely at some spots.
Scotland and Northern Ireland could also see temperatures in the high 20s, reaching official heatwave standards by Friday, forecasters said.
The UK Health and Security Agency has issued a heat stroke warning for southern and central England from Tuesday to Saturday, with experts warning the elderly, those with pre-existing health conditions, and young children to I advise people to be careful.
After months of rain, the latest heat wave has left rural and urban parks and gardens dry, prompting households in some areas to set fires and fires. , are asked not to barbecue.
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Essex County Fire and Rescue Corps set people on fire We urge you not to light BBQs, bonfires, or fireworks or sky lanterns after a massive fire caused by Chiminea that damages gardens, storerooms, and trees.
The Country Land and Business Association (CLA), representing 28,000 farmers and landowners in England and Wales, follows Marks & Spencer's lead to ban the sale of single-use barbecues across the UK. I requested the retailer to do so. Reduces wildfire risk in dry conditions.
With the eight driest months since 1976, November through June, and July the driest on record in parts of the South , two water companies have already It has announced a hosepipe ban and warns other companies may have to follow suit. and eastern England.
Scientists warn that drought is becoming more likely due to climate change, due to greenhouse gas emissions from burning fossil fuels and other human activities. .
Dried lake in Wanstead Park, North East London (Stefan Rousseau/PA)
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Climate change is also making heat waves more intense, frequent and likely. Last month's record temperatures have become at least 10 times more likely due to global warming and are "virtually impossible" without a heatwave, a study shows.
The Meteorological Office recently raised the temperatures needed to reach an official heatwave in her eight counties in the UK, reflecting the warming situation in the UK.
Tony Wardle, Deputy Chief Meteorologist at the Japan Meteorological Agency, said:
"Maximum temperature is 35 degrees and could climb to 36 degrees on Saturday.
"With high pressure spreading over much of the UK, temperatures are expected to rise later in the week. is expected to extend into the high 20s to low 30s Celsius.
"High daytime temperatures, coupled with warmer nights, will push mercury to 20 degrees Celsius in some parts of the south."
View of dry lawn around Leeds Castle in Kent (Gareth Fuller/PA)
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According to the Japan Meteorological Agency, there is little rain in the forecast, with occasional showers possible only in the northwest.
Wardles said: "Further south, we haven't had much rain in a while, but a week of dry spells won't bring relief to dry lands, especially in the southeast."
Professor of Climate Science at the University of Reading. Dr. Richard Allan said there are many reasons why droughts are getting worse as a result of human-made climate change.
Warm air is drier and dries out the ground, heat waves exacerbate drought conditions, and the continents are warming so rapidly that sea breezes cannot blow enough moisture off the land.
Uneven global warming could also disrupt weather patterns, making periods of more persistent wet or dry conditions more common.
"Human-induced climate warming is intensifying the global hydrological cycle and disrupting weather patterns, causing not only more severe droughts, but also more severe droughts worldwide. It's causing floods," Professor Allan said.
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Dr. Leslie Mabon, Environmental Systems Lecturer at The Open University, “Above all, the drought risk we are seeing in the UK is a reminder that we urgently need to address the source of the problem. It means limiting the range of variation.
"Moreover, countries like the UK, which traditionally have warmer climates, are more likely to manage the long-term effects of hot, dry spells." With less experience, we need to plan now to adapt to hotter weather. It also means considering where to invest and where we can be better prepared to manage water during extreme heat.”
