UK Heatwave Breaks as Temperatures Set to Drop Significantly This Week

The UK is set for a dramatic weather change this week as the summer heatwave that brought record-breaking temperatures finally breaks. Forecasters at the Met Office say temperatures across England will drop by up to 10 degrees Celsius over the coming days as Atlantic weather systems push in from the west. Parts of England recorded temperatures above 35C during the peak of the heatwave last week, with some southern locations approaching 38C. Health authorities had issued warnings about the risks to vulnerable people, particularly the elderly and those with pre-existing conditions. The incoming cooler weather will bring much-needed relief, but also the possibility of thunderstorms and heavy rainfall in some areas. Flood warnings have been issued for low-lying areas that may struggle to absorb the rain after the prolonged dry spell. The heatwave has been linked to climate change by scientists, who say such extreme summer temperatures are becoming more common in the UK and will continue to increase in frequency and intensity without significant reductions in greenhouse gas emissions.