UK's longest run of extreme temperature in 60 years

LONDON, 13 August. - (ANA) - Britain has had its longest stretch of temperatures above 34C since the 1960s, after the milestone was reached for six consecutive days.

The country has also endured a run of “tropical nights”, during which temperatures stay above 20C.

However, thunderstorms are now forecast across the UK, with flooding, damage to buildings, travel disruption and power cuts expected.  - (ANA) -

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