A four-day heatwave arrives Friday in the UK. London may hit 32C while the wider region reach around 29C . The forecasting service issued a 48-hour alert for London . Health risks and grid strain rose as demand spikes . Farmers face more crop losses after months of drought . June's hot stretch cost the UK £1.15 billion from work and business slowdowns . Wildfires smolder in arid corners of the country . Officials urge water saving and vigilance in fire risk zones.
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London hit with 48 hour weather warning before new 4 day heatwave arrives with 32C high - My London
London hit with 48 hour weather warning before new 4 day heatwave arrives with 32C high My London
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Farmer warns risk of UK drought may force him to stop growing vegetables - The Independent
Farmer warns risk of UK drought may force him to stop growing vegetables The Independent
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Heatwave to grip London 'within days' as wildfires burn and drought declared - London Evening Standard
Heatwave to grip London 'within days' as wildfires burn and drought declared London Evening Standard
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June heatwave cost economy £1.15 billion - Personnel Today
June heatwave cost economy £1.15 billion Personnel Today
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First drought regions named as record heatwave rolls on - Farmers Guardian
First drought regions named as record heatwave rolls on Farmers Guardian