Penny Endersby, CEO of Met Office, said in a dismal video shared online: “The extreme heat we are forecasting is absolutely unprecedented.
“We’ve seen that when climate change has caused such unprecedented severe weather events around the world, it can be difficult for people to make the best decisions in these situations because nothing in their life experience has made them know what to expect.”
“Here in the UK we are used to treating a hot spell as an opportunity to go play in the sun. This is not that kind of weather.”
“Our lifestyle and our infrastructure are not adapted to what is to come.”
“Treat the warnings we issue as seriously as a red or orange warning from us for wind or snow and follow the advice. Stay out of the sun, keep your home cool, think about adjusting your plans for the warning period. “
‘Substantial changes in the working method’
According to the Met Office website, “significant disruptions” are expected to cause travel and energy supplies, while there could also be widespread damage to property and infrastructure.
People will have to make”substantial changes in work practices and daily routinesthe weather bureau said.
Downing Street has not issued any work from home counseling during the heat wave.
A spokesperson for No. 10 said: “Different sectors and different professions may have different staffing needs. It wouldn’t be up to me to create broad policies for everyone, that would be a matter for individuals and their employers.”
Britain will face “delays on roads and road closures, along with delays and cancellations of rail and air travel, with significant welfare problems for those experiencing even moderate delays.”