India, Nov. 14 -- The UK is preparing for a much colder spell of weather, with the Met Office warning temperatures could drop as low as -6C in some areas. Frost and freezing conditions will be widespread this weekend, with rain showers and even snow in some parts of the country. Health officials have also issued seasonal cold weather alerts, telling vulnerable residents to take extra precautions as winter conditions start to set in.

What Has the Met Office Said About the Sudden Cold Spell?

According to the Met Office, the UK has entered a "colder phase" of weather, with daytime temperatures in many locations expected to remain in single digits. Meteorologists warned that overnight temperatures could drop to between -4degC and -6degC in ...