UK experiences 34th day over 30C this year as heatwaves continue
UKPulse Local Desk
Britain has recorded its 34th day of temperatures exceeding 30C this year, with wildfires leading to evacuations in Suffolk and the Cairngorms. London has also seen hundreds of grass fires.
- Tuesday marked Britain’s 34th day of temperatures exceeding 30C (86F) this year.
- Wildfires have led to evacuations in Suffolk and the Cairngorms.
- Kew Gardens recorded its first ever month without rain in July since 1871.
The UK has experienced its 34th day this year with temperatures above 30C (86F), as heatwaves continue across the continent. Wildfires have resulted in evacuations in Suffolk and the Cairngorms.
In London, hundreds of grass fires have occurred, and Kew Gardens' weather station recorded its first month without rain in July since its operations began in 1871. Farmers are warning of potential food shortages due to deepening drought conditions as rivers and reservoirs run low.
Globally, the past 11 years have been the hottest on record. A strong El Niño forming in the Pacific is expected to contribute to this trend.
Why this matters: The extreme heat has been linked to thousands of estimated deaths in May and June alone, a figure expected to rise. Farmers are warning of food shortages due to drought.
What this means for you: Farmers are warning of food shortages amid the deepening drought, which could impact food prices.