India, June 23 -- Some UK schools have already started closing early or adjusting hours, and more closures are anticipated as the Met Office has issued a rare Red Extreme Heat Warning for Wednesday and Thursday. While there is no blanket national order for all schools to shut, individual headteachers and local authorities are making localised decisions to close or alter schedules to protect children from dangerous temperatures.

Are Schools Closed Amid Wildfire Warning as Extreme Heat Hits the South

The wildfire warnings accompanying the UK's current Red Extreme Heat Warning are a major safety concern, particularly across the south of England, the Midlands, and Wales. Severe, prolonged heat and incredibly dry vegetation have caused fire ...