Among the canceled activities are a dog show being planned by Norden Farm in Wareham, Dorset, a horse show in Coppull, Lancashire, and a Sunday market in the Thames Chase Community Forest in Essex. Other events that have had to be canceled due to the unprecedented weather include a carnival parade in Hungerford, Berkshire, as well as a park party and walks due to take place in Shenstone, Lichfield.
Other events that have had to be canceled due to the unprecedented weather include a carnival parade in Hungerford, Berkshire, as well as a park party and walks due to take place in Shenstone, Lichfield.
It comes as the Met Office has issued an orange ‘extreme’ heat warning for much of England and Wales, warning the British of adverse health effects to the public due to the high temperatures expected for next Sunday, Monday and Tuesday. predicted.
Temperatures can reach 40C degrees, which is higher than the UK record of 38.7C.
With Office forecaster Dan Harris has suggested that some weather forecast models produced maximum temperatures of over 40°C in parts of the UK this weekend and early next week, although the most recent evidence shows the odds have dwindled.
National Rail has also warned of potential disruptions to train routes, as the heat can cause steel rails to expand and buckle, damaging tracks and equipment and posing a danger to passengers.
Fire services have warned of an increased risk of wildfires breaking out and are urging people not to barbecue as long as the heat wave continues.
Meanwhile, UK ambulance trust services have been placed on high alert, with senior NHS leaders saying the situation is “dire” with warnings of “major emergency”.
The very young and the elderly are most at risk in particularly hot weather, as it can increase the risk of breathing problems, dehydration and heart attacks.
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