Health & Environment
UK Records Hottest Day of 2026 as Temperatures Exceed 38°C
The Times of India2h
THE BRIEF
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The United Kingdom experienced its hottest day of the year on August 14, with temperatures in west London surging past 38°C.
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The extreme heatwave has triggered a Level 3 health alert across southern England, with authorities reporting a 15% increase in heat-related emergency calls.
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Climate scientists attribute the spike to a persistent high-pressure system, warning that such extreme weather events are becoming 20% more frequent in the region.