Politics
Cobra Meeting on Extreme Heat Chaired by Burnham as UK Faces Record Temperatures
The UK government will convene an emergency meeting to address ongoing extreme heat and wildfires, with temperatures expected to reach 38C.
Andy Burnham will chair a Cobra meeting on Wednesday to address the ongoing extreme heat impacting the UK. This meeting comes as temperatures are forecasted to escalate to 38C on Thursday, following consecutive days of high temperatures, including a record number of days surpassing 30C this summer.
The current extreme heat has led to wildfires and drought conditions in various regions across Britain. Emergency services are stretched as they respond to incidents linked to the high temperatures, leading to the urgency for this government meeting.
Ministers, officials, and agencies will discuss the situation during the meeting. On Wednesday afternoon, temperatures are expected to reach 33C, further highlighting the need for coordinated government response.