Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 03:41pm on 26 Jul 2024,Friday Weather & Environment
London is set to experience a heatwave with temperatures climbing to 29C as the school summer holidays begin. The Met Office forecasts a sunny Sunday at 27C, rising to 29C on Monday and Tuesday. Highs will remain in the upper 20s throughout the week. This follows a wet spring, marking a significant shift to prolonged dry weather. The UK has been seeing hotter and wetter conditions on average, with 2023 being the second warmest year on record. The Government’s climate adaptation plan faces a High Court challenge for inadequately addressing climate risks.