LATEST: UK authorities have declared a state of emergency on Friday night due to a heat wave in the country.
Extreme heat has been reported and a yellow warning has been issued on Sunday and a red warning has been issued on Monday and Tuesday in the United Kingdom, reports Sky News.
The heatwave that continues to ravage the UK over the weekend could have far-reaching consequences for people and infrastructure.
Red hazard warning
The UK Met Office wrote in a hazard warning:
- Many will experience negative health effects, not just limited to those most vulnerable to extreme heat, which can cause serious illness or be a danger to life.
- There will be a need for changes in work practices and daily routines.
- High risk of failure of heat sensitive systems and equipment, which can lead to loss of electricity and other essential services, such as water and cell phone services.
- More people tend to visit coastal areas, lakes and rivers, leading to an increased risk of accidents.
- Road delays and possible road closures, as well as delays and cancellations of rail and air travel.
Already on Friday, the rail company, Avanti West Coast, warned that some departures could be canceled at short notice over the weekend, due to the heat wave.
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