UK to be hotter than Delhi throughout 10-day tremendous heatwave in 35C Indian Summer sizzler
The UK is set to be hotter than Delhi during a 10-day ‘super heatwave’ that will see temperatures reach up to 35C this week. Experts have issued warnings over the heat
Britain will be hotter than Delhi as a 10-day “super heatwave” sees temperatures soar to 35C this week.
A 500 mile-wide “French frazzle” hot air plume will last twice as long as the sizzling spells so far this summer, rivalling the famous roasting conditions in 1976. Forecasters said 35C is on the cards by Saturday and could smash the 35.8C hottest day of the year set last week.
And the nation will be warmer than India’s capital Delhi where it is expected to be 30C. The Weather Outlook forecaster Brian Gaze said: “A run of days over 30C is due, with peaks up to 35C shown on forecasts, and 36C not out of the question.
“Some computer models even show a 1976 scenario, with a very prolonged heatwave.”
Channel 4 weatherman Liam Dutton added: “Temperatures may start in the 24-30C range, but there is potential for 30-35C developing.”
Meanwhile, BBC Weather forecast highs leaping from 22C on Monday to around 30C daily from Wednesday for eight days.
Even the North is set to bask in a baking 29C by the weekend but showers are expected, while the South will be sunny and dry from Tuesday.
After two four-day scorchers so far this summer, BBC Weather said the 10-day hot run is due to be followed by a further heat spike after a brief cooldown.
And the roasting run could rival 1976’s 15-day stretch of 32C highs daily, which triggered standpipes on streets as water pipes ran dry.
BBC Weather said: “Temperatures will climb well above average, with heatwave potential and little change in the following weeks. Warm weather with further hot spells is likely until the end of July.”
Met Office forecaster Steven Keates said: “Heat is going to build once again, with potential for hot temperatures.
“30C is the middle of the temperature range, with the upper end in the mid-30s.”
