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Headline: UNCAPTIONED: Europe Braces for Fifth Heat Wave of Summer as London Nears 38°C
Caption: Europe Braces for Fifth Heat Wave of Summer as London Nears 38°C. Europe is facing its fifth major heat wave of the summer, with extreme temperatures expected to peak on Thursday as hot weather again grips large parts of the continent. Britain is at the centre of the latest heat surge, with temperatures in London forecast to approach 38°C and an amber extreme-heat warning in place across parts of England. The heat wave is part of an unusually persistent pattern that has brought repeated episodes of extreme temperatures to Europe this summer, following record-breaking heat in June and July. The UK could be heading for its hottest summer on record, with forecasters warning that even relatively average temperatures later in August could be enough to break the previous record. The prolonged heat is also worsening drought conditions and increasing the risk of wildfires, with more than 1,000 wildfires already recorded in England and Wales this year. The extreme conditions are putting additional pressure on public services, infrastructure and water supplies, while hospitals and care facilities in Britain have reported difficulties coping with the heat. Scientists and officials are increasingly warning that repeated heat events are becoming a major challenge for health, energy systems, agriculture and infrastructure. Instructions: THIS VIDEO MUST NOT BE EDITED FOR LENGTH TO COMBINE WITH OTHER CONTENT
Keywords: Current Affairs & Politics,Europe,London,scorching,temperatures,drought,heatwave,public services,difficulties,supply,farmers,agriculture,hospitals,United Kingdom
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