Recently, the UK ushered in its fifth heatwave since this summer. Much of the UK is experiencing hot weather and droughts. There have been four days in the UK this year where the temperature has exceeded 36 degrees Celsius, the highest since meteorological records were recorded in 1884. According to the British Meteorological Service, this summer may be the hottest summer on record. Additionally, England and Wales experienced the driest July in 190 years. About 45 million people were affected, and 27 million people faced water restrictions. The UK health department estimated last month that 2,877 people have died of heat-related causes in the UK this year.

Recently, the UK ushered in its fifth heatwave since this summer. Much of the UK is experiencing hot weather and droughts. There have been four days in the UK this year where the temperature has exceeded 36 degrees Celsius, the highest since meteorological records were recorded in 1884. According to the British Meteorological Service, this summer may be the hottest summer on record. Additionally, England and Wales experienced the driest July in 190 years. About 45 million people were affected, and 27 million people faced water restrictions. The UK health department estimated last month that 2,877 people have died of heat-related causes in the UK this year.