UK households urged to fill hot water bottle on Thursday
Households are urged to use hot water bottles filled with cold water to stay cool as temperatures may hit 36C in parts of England on Thursday.
Category : Warnings
UK households urged to avoid appliances during solar eclipse
Brits are urged to avoid using appliances from 6pm to 8pm on Wednesday during the solar eclipse, as solar generation could drop by 1.3GW, enough to power 500,000 homes.
Spain bar terraces face closure under new heat rules
Spain's new hospitality labour agreement requires bars to protect staff from extreme heat, potentially suspending outdoor service during unsafe conditions.
Met Office: Close curtains 11am-3pm Thursday as 36C heat
UK households urged to close curtains 11am-3pm Thursday as temperatures may hit 36C. Heat health risks for vulnerable people, pets, and tips to stay cool.
BBC Breakfast halted for tragic Colombia earthquake update
BBC Breakfast was interrupted as Jon Kay announced 132 deaths from a 7.4-magnitude earthquake in Colombia, with the toll expected to rise.
Burst water main hits thousands in east London
A burst water main in east London has left thousands without water, affecting 14 postcodes and prompting a bottled water station.
Liverpool Heat Alert: 84-Hour Warning as Temperatures Hit 32C
An amber heat-health alert is issued for Merseyside as temperatures are set to reach 32C, lasting 84 hours from Tuesday to Friday.
Colombia earthquake: 164 dead, Cali hospital collapses
A 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck Colombia, killing 164 people and causing severe damage, including a hospital collapse in Cali. The government declared a national disaster.
UK braces for fifth heatwave with health alerts
The UK is bracing for its fifth heatwave as heat health alerts are issued across England, with firefighters continuing to tackle a major blaze in the New Forest.
Manchester heatwave: Five mistakes to avoid as temps hit 28C
North West Ambulance Service warns Manchester residents of five common heatwave mistakes as temperatures reach 28C, with amber alerts in place.
Mount Etna Erupts, Disrupts Flights at Catania Airport
Mount Etna's intense eruption sends ash and lava skyward, suspending incoming flights at Catania Airport, affecting British tourists.
Mass casualty declared at festival amid heat wave
72 people fell ill from heat at the Tacos and Tequila Festival in Colorado Springs, prompting a mass casualty declaration; 7 hospitalized.
Top UK Solar Eclipse Viewing Spot: Avebury Henge
Avebury Henge in Wiltshire is the ultimate UK spot to witness the August 12 solar eclipse, according to Psychic World, offering a sacred setting for the celestial event.
UK households warned to cut electricity use during eclipse
Households urged to avoid using appliances between 6pm and 8pm on Wednesday as solar eclipse cuts solar power, potentially removing 1.3GW.
Smartphone Camera Warning Ahead of Solar Eclipse
Smartphone users planning to photograph Wednesday's partial solar eclipse are warned that intense rays could damage camera lenses. Experts advise using filters or watching live streams.
UK Braces for Rare Red Heat Warning as Temperatures Near 40C
Forecasters consider issuing rare 'Red' extreme heat warning as temperatures could hit 36C or higher, with potential impacts on railways and power networks.
Water gardens before 10am as UK temperatures soar
Gardeners are urged to water plants before 10am or after 6pm this week as UK temperatures rise, with experts warning midday watering evaporates.
Met Office names 9 UK regions for 30C+ heat alert
The Met Office has named nine UK regions expected to exceed 30C this week, with temperatures reaching 36C, as a new heat health alert comes into force.
UK heatwave to end with 7C chill and rain in 13 areas
After a fifth heatwave, temperatures could plummet to 7C with rain in 13 areas, as drought continues.
NHS doctor: 3 safe ways to watch eclipse without glasses
NHS ophthalmologist David Jones shares three safe methods to view the August 12 partial solar eclipse without eclipse glasses, using household items.
Solar Eclipse 2026: Best UK Viewing Spot Confirmed
Majorca is the best place to see the solar eclipse on August 12, with 90% coverage, while Exeter in the UK will see 94%.
UK Solar Eclipse: Met Office Maps Reveal Best Viewing Spots
The first solar eclipse since 1998 will occur on Wednesday, but cloud cover will obscure views in parts of the UK. The Met Office maps show the South East and South West will have clear skies, while Scotland and the North West face clouds.
Amber heat alerts for most of England as temps to hit 36C
Amber heat health alerts issued for most of England as temperatures forecast to reach 36C on Thursday, amid ongoing drought conditions.
Met Office names 19 areas facing heavy rain as heatwave ends
The Met Office has revealed the 19 areas set to receive heavy rain this weekend, as the UK's 36C heatwave subsides. Scotland and parts of England are expected to see wet weather.
Blackpill Lido closure continues: Swansea Council update
Swansea Council says Blackpill Lido will remain closed for several more days due to water quality issues, with reopening hoped for later this week.
Corsican separatists warn Brit tourists to stay away
Masked gunmen from the FLNC-UC separatist group have warned Brit tourists to stay away from Corsica, urging them to 'stay at home' until their rights are recognised.
Wildfire size of 500 pitches reignited deliberately
A wildfire that grew to over 500 football pitches and was declared a major incident has been reignited after deliberate fire setting in the area, with crews returning to Llanwonno.
Safest ways to watch solar eclipse without correct glasses
A partial solar eclipse will be visible across the UK on August 12. Experts warn against direct viewing without proper eye protection and offer safe alternatives.
Two-thirds of England in drought as heat alert hits London
More than two-thirds of England is in drought, with amber heat health alerts issued for London and the South East, as temperatures could reach 35C on Thursday.
North East in prolonged dry weather as drought warnings issued
The North East and Yorkshire have moved to prolonged dry weather, the stage before drought, as nearly three-quarters of England is now in drought status.
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