Are more UK heatwaves coming? Here’s what scientists say

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Published4 days ago
Duration5:25
Video ID4wLuPpJzfd8
Languageen
CategoryNews & Politics
PrivacyPublic
Made for KidsNo
Video TypeRegular Video

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Views19.2K
Likes277
Comments122
Engagement Rate2.08%
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The UK is in the middle of its third heatwave of the year, with temperatures climbing into the mid-30s in parts of the country. So how hot could it get? How long will it last? And how many heatwaves could we see this summer? In this video, we'll explain what causes heatwaves, why heat in the UK can feel more intense than in many other countries, and the events already being disrupted by soaring temperatures. • Subscribe to ITV News on YouTube: http://bit.ly/2lOHmNj • Get breaking news and more stories at http://www.itv.com/news Follow ITV News on TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@itvnews?lang=en Follow ITV News on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/itvnews/ Follow ITV News on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/itvnews/ Follow ITV News on X: https://twitter.com/itvnews

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