- Met Office forecasts a record-breaking heatwave and severe drought affecting both England and Wales.
Extreme heat impacts agricultural output and water levels. The heatwave has caused an estimated $1.5 billion in damage to the UK economy.
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Updated Sep 5
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What happened
Extreme heat impacts agricultural output and water levels. The heatwave has caused an estimated $1.5 billion in damage to the UK economy.
Who's involved
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Met Office forecasts a record-breaking heatwave and severe drought affecting both England and Wales.Also in this story
- Heatwave led to record consumer stockpiling.
- A heatwave is currently affecting Greater Manchester and Cheshire.
- Met Office issues heat warnings for the Midlands and Wales, with Birmingham predicted to reach 38C.
The entities involved
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England
country in north-west Europe, part of the United Kingdom
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Wales
country in north-west Europe, part of the United Kingdom