WORLDAug 13 · 04:08 UTCWPLG LOCAL 10 MIAMIBy PAN PYLAS, Associated Press

Britain to swelter again as it looks poised for a record hot summer

Britain is poised for a record hot summer, and large parts of the country are currently officially in drought. This extreme heat has led to health issues, including nursing staff collapsing from heat exhaustion, and uncontrolled wildfires have been blazing, most notably in the New Forest. Officials are considering measures such as water use bans or restricting disposable barbecues.

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