The announcement by the government will allow water companies to tighten conservation measures. Extreme-heat warnings have also been issued for parts of southern England and Wales.
Author: DERRICK BRYSON TAYLOR
Britain Faces More Extreme Heat
Temperatures were expected to reach 35 degrees Celsius (95 Fahrenheit) in some parts of the country, which largely lacks air-conditioning and set a record high last month.
How to Stay Cool Without Air Conditioning
One in five homes are likely to overheat, U.K. government officials said. Using window shades and turning off unnecessary lights could help beat the heat.
Tropical Storm Alex Drifts Into the Atlantic After Flooding Florida
The storm brought rain and strong winds to Bermuda before becoming a post-tropical cyclone.
A DHL Cargo Plane Breaks in Two Landing at a Costa Rica Airport
No one on board was injured, a spokesman for the delivery company said, adding that it was working with the authorities to remove the plane.
Julian Assange Marries Stella Moris in a British Prison
The wedding took place at Belmarsh Prison, where Mr. Assange has been held since 2019. Supporters of the couple were encouraged to attend a “solidarity vigil” outside the facility.
Storm Eunice Slams Northern Europe With Dangerously High Winds
A 122-mile-per-hour gust was recorded in England, where one weather official said the storm would be the worst the country had seen in 30 years. At least six deaths were reported.
Shark Kills Swimmer in Rare Death Off Sydney Coast
The fatal shark bite occurred on Wednesday near Little Bay. Mayor Dylan Parker of Randwick City, Australia, said, “To lose someone to a shark attack like this is chilling.”
Australian Aid Ship Docks in Tonga With a Covid Outbreak
Twenty-three people aboard the ship have tested positive for the virus, prompting concerns that it could spread to Tonga. The volcano-stricken island has reported only one case during the pandemic.
Rio Carnival’s Street Parties Are Canceled, Mayor Says
As the Omicron variant sweeps the globe, the parties in Rio de Janeiro, which ordinarily draw millions of revelers, have been called off for a second year.