The United Kingdom is experiencing its third consecutive heatwave in summer 2026, with record-breaking temperatures rivaling those of the infamous 1976 heat crisis. Monday's peak of 30.1°C in Dorset marks a significant milestone in the nation's climate patterns. Meteorologists warn of intensifying heat stress on infrastructure, public health services, and energy grids. This repeated extreme weather event underscores growing concerns about climate change impacts on British summers and the urgent need for heat adaptation strategies across communities.

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