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UK HEATWAVE CAUSING WIDESPREAD DISRUPTION TO RAIL SERVICES AND CLOSURE OF HUNDREDS OF SCHOOLS

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“UK HEATWAVE CAUSING WIDESPREAD DISRUPTION TO RAIL SERVICES AND CLOSURE OF HUNDREDS OF SCHOOLS”

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This storyWill the UK hit 38°C more often in coming summers?

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This storyWhat all-time high temp did the UK record in July 2022?

  1. 38.5°C (101.3°F)
  2. 40.3°C (104.5°F)
  3. 39.1°C (102.4°F)
  4. 41.2°C (106.2°F)
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40.3°C (104.5°F)

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