Europe’s Fifth Heat Wave of Summer to Sear London on Thursday

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Or sign-in if you have an account.(Bloomberg) — Europe’s fifth heat wave of the summer is set to peak Thursday, the latest in a string of extreme weather events that have strained health systems and energy networks across the region.THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLYSubscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada.Exclusive articles from Barbara Shecter, Joe O'Connor, Gabriel Friedman, and others.Daily content from Financial Times, the world's leading global business publication.Unlimited online access to read articles from Financial Post, National Post and 15 news sites across Canada with one account.National Post ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on.Daily puzzles, including the New York Times Crossword.SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLESSubscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada.Exclusive articles from Barbara Shecter, Joe O'Connor, Gabriel Friedman and others.Daily content from Financial Times, the world's leading global business publication.Unlimited online access to read articles from Financial Post, National Post and 15 news sites across Canada with one account.National Post ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on.Daily puzzles, including the New York Times Crossword.REGISTER / SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLESCreate an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience.Access articles from across Canada with one account.Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments.Enjoy additional articles per month.Get email updates from your favourite authors.THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK.Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience.Access articles from across Canada with one accountShare your thoughts and join the conversation in the commentsEnjoy additional articles per monthGet email updates from your favourite authorsSign In or Create an AccountA series of high-pressure heat domes has put the UK on track for its hottest ever summer. Temperatures in southern England, including London, could reach 37C (98.6F) on Thursday, or even test daytime highs for this year and the month of August, according to Annie Shuttleworth, a meteorologist with the UK Met Office.Climate change is increasing the intensity and frequency of heat waves across Europe, the fastest-warming continent. An amber heat alert spans the heart of England, from London to Sheffield, on Thursday.Get the latest headlines, breaking news and columns.By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc.A welcome email is on its way. If you don't see it, please check your junk folder.The next issue of Top Stories will soon be in your inbox.We encountered an issue signing you up. Please try again“We could see disruption to industry across this area,” Shuttleworth said in a briefing.The heat is stretching emergency services in London. The capital’s ambulance crews have been fielding more calls than at the height of the Covid-19 pandemic, while the fire brigade had its busiest ever July, the London Mayor’s Office said Thursday. Last week, there were more than 200 calls to grass fires in a single day.“The climate crisis is on our doorstep right now and is having a devastating impact on our lives and the environment,” London Mayor Sadiq Khan said in a statement. “All over London, once-green grasslands are burnt to a brittle crisp with record-breaking temperatures devastating our environment, creating dangerous wildfires and risking flash floods.”The heat and low rainfall have worsened drought conditions and raised the risk of wildfires, including a blaze in the New Forest in southern England that took firefighters days to control.London’s mayor is directing £8.9 million ($12 million) in additional funding for specialized drones, vehicles and other equipment designed to help fight wildfires, according to a statement from his office.The highest temperatures on Thursday are again forecast for France, which has been the epicenter of Europe’s summer heat waves and wildfires. A number of regions could reach 40C, with 37C in Paris, according to government forecaster Météo-France.This advertisement has not loaded yet.Notice for the Postmedia NetworkThis website uses cookies to personalize your content (including ads), and allows us to analyze our traffic. Read more about cookies here. By continuing to use our site, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.