Dagenham wildfire aftermath shows devastation
Parts of England and Wales are undergoing amber thermal warming. As we grow, we face an “exceptional” risk of wildfires.
The Meteorological Office raised the Fire Severity Index to an exceptionally high level for much of southern England, extending as far west as Abergavenny in Wales on Sunday.
"The risk is very high in much of central, southern and eastern England," Met Office meteorologist Marco Petagna said of the bushfires.
"On Friday and the weekend, it will begin to increase further, falling into the highest category of exceptional risk." A maximum temperature of 36 degrees could be reached in southern England and eastern Wales.
Mark Hardingham, chairman of the National Fire Chiefs Council (NFCC), told The Telegraph that during his 32-year career as a firefighter, "such a summer I can't remember," he said. Firefighter.
"It won't be as hot as it was three weeks ago, but it won't be a problem because the ground won't be any drier than it was."
4-Daytime extreme heat warning in effect
A Met Office warning of extreme heat for parts of southern and central England and Wales went into effect at midnight last night and is expected to continue through Sunday.
Temperatures are expected to soar to 36 degrees in some areas, and warnings have been issued for fires and health concerns.
The Japan Meteorological Agency warns that the risk of water safety incidents is also increasing.
Meteorological Office meteorologist Marco Petagna said temperatures were "widely" in the 30s across the UK, with local peaks in the mid-30s on Saturday. said it would reach
"The hottest day is probably Saturday, and in one or two places he'll see 36 degrees," he said.
Dog trapped in sweltering car after police broke window
A Nottingham police officer broke a car window in an attempt to rescue a dog that had collapsed in a sweltering car.
When temperatures soared to his 33 degrees on Monday (August 8), a desperate Shih Tzu was left in his car at a park-and-ride near the city center. I was.
Body camera footage shows officers breaking the car window and carrying the moaning dog to safety.
The dog was given water and taken to the veterinary hospital, and her temperature was recorded as 39.1°C. I am "recovering well".
Nottingham police officers smashed car window and left in car. I tried to help a dog that had fallen over. Desperate Shih Tzus were left in their cars at a park-and-ride near the city center when temperatures soared to 33C on Monday (August 8). The dog was given water and rushed to the veterinary hospital and his temperature was 39.1°C. The dog is "recovering well". Click here to sign up for our newsletter.
The River Avon in Bristol turned into a murky rivulet in the heat.
The impact of heat waves and drought on Bristol is clearly visible from the cliffs of the Avon Valley. The river below it is a murky rivulet.
The grasses of Clifton Downs overlooking the canyon have dried up and the area remains quiet, with few people now braving the daily heat to enjoy the sunshine. plug.
The UK Met Office has issued an amber-coloured Extreme High Temperature Warning for four days from Thursday to Sunday. Some parts of the UK are expected to reach a maximum temperature of 35 degrees.
The effects of heat waves and drought on Bristol are clearly visible from the cliffs of Avon Gorge. increase. The grass dries up on Clifton Downs, which overlooks the canyon, and the area remains quiet, with few people braving the daily heat to enjoy the sunshine. Warning - From Thursday to Sunday - Temperatures are expected to reach 35 degrees Celsius in parts of the UK. Click here to sign up for our newsletter.
Temperatures will hit 30 degrees across most of England and Wales on Wednesday, according to the Met Office.
Meteorological Service meteorologist Tom Morgan said temperatures hit 30 degrees Celsius across much of England and Wales on Wednesday.
The latest heatwave is expected to produce the record-breaking temperatures seen in July as thermometers topped 40 degrees Celsius for the first time in the UK. No, but still worth noting. Areas approaching local or regional records - and long.
"In some places the hot days last quite a long time, with temperatures hovering around 30 degrees for seven days in some places," Morgan said.
Areas of England hit by heat wave and water shortage
Areas of England hit by water shortages after heat wave
Drought and cost-of-living crisis may 'force people out of farming'
Inflation is "pushing people out of farming" and struggling workers need to "talk to each other," farmers say.
A British farmer details the difficulties caused by the drought. This leads to premature harvesting and a struggle to store and sell the goods.
This means his four-day yellow warning for extreme heat in parts of the UK is due to come into effect from Thursday, with temperatures reaching 36 in some areas. This is because it is set to rise in degrees.
His 55-year-old Andrew Francis, from Breckland, Norfolk, grows root crops and combinable crops, and only 35% of his crop has a long grain season. It elaborated on the difficulties caused by the early harvest after not having. Average precipitation.
He said that the profit margins in agriculture "have eroded heavily over the past few years" and that there is no "recovery fund" left, making it "really difficult to try and diversify." commercial environment,” he said. for many farm owners.
are already known to play a very effective role in reducing the risk of flooding,beaver }'s return to the UK also indicates that the species protects the environment from the effects of hot, dryweather.
However, where the beaver was reintroduced, the impact was significantly reduced.
Our Environmental Correspondent Harry Cockburn also has:
Only a few months after the reintroduction, the previously dry landscape is "totally flooded"
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Areas of England hit by water shortages after heat wave
Fire in Raynham
East London, according to the London Fire Brigade (LFB) 10 fire trucks and about 70 firefighters were caught on fire at Rams Lane in Raynham, England.
Firefighters are working on a grass fire in which two large grass fields are on fire.
Firefighters were first called in at 1:43 p.m. Crew has joined.
The cause of the fire is unknown at this time.
According to the Liberal Democrats, with water supplies declining, the government Drought Emergency Must be Declared
The government has declared a nationwide drought emergency and is holding weekly televised press conferences to urge water shortages. The Liberal Democrats say they need to update the public on guidance to limit their use.
Communist Party warns ministers not to dry up rivers, chalk streams and reservoirs as it declares drought emergency in recent weeks with ``mixed messages'' He said he would be held responsible.
Strategies should be included to enable farmers to water their crops, with resources directed to the least-watered areas of the country, the party said. said.
Our Climate Correspondent Saphora Smith reports:
Liberal Democrats said water companies should also disclose to the public how many leaks have been fixed
