24º C at 7:00 a.m. is not normal for this country. Neither is the projected 41º in some parts of the country later in the day. For the first time an Extreme Weather warning has been issued by the Met Office, and many people are struggling to cope.
The fact is, the UK is simply not prepared for such conditions, unlike our European neighbours - and other hot climates - that adjust their working practices to avoid the heat of the day (siesta), or have air-conditioning at home or in the workplace. Temporary as this heatwave may be, it is surely a warning of things to come.
Addendum: Heathrow broke the 40ºC mark at 12:50 p.m.
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