UK Breaks Record , for Highest Temperature.<br />NPR reports that on July 19, <br />Britain broke its high-temperature record.<br />The previous record, set in 2019, <br />was 101.7 degrees Fahrenheit.<br />On July 19, the U.K. Met Office recorded a provisional reading of 104.5 degrees Fahrenheit at Heathrow Airport.<br />If confirmed this will be the highest temperature ever recorded in the U.K. Temperatures are likely to rise further through today, Met Office, via Twitter.<br />The Met Office has issued a red extreme heat warning urging people to stay indoors and remain hydrated.<br />The uncharacteristically hot weather has affected travel, schools and health care in the country.<br />Transport Secretary Grant Shapps said the nation's transportation infrastructure , "just wasn't built to withstand this type of temperature — and it will be many years before we can replace infrastructure with the kind of infrastructure that could.".<br />Transport Secretary Grant Shapps said the nation's transportation infrastructure , "just wasn't built to withstand this type of temperature — and it will be many years before we can replace infrastructure with the kind of infrastructure that could.".<br />According to the European Forest Fire Information System, wildfires remain a real threat, with the southeast of England put in "very extreme danger.".<br />CNBC reports that London Mayor Sadiq Khan said the city's firefighters declared a "major incident" following a "huge surge" in wildfires on July 19.<br />NPR reports that at least six people have drowned <br />in bodies of water in an attempt to cool off
