Heatwave Hits London Hard | London News

London’s hottest day yet hit 38°C, straining infrastructure and leaving thousands in Chigwell without running water due to burst pipes — forcing desperate queues for bottled water. As the fifth heatwave this summer, it underscores how fragile our systems are under extreme weather. Meanwhile, Londoners scrambled for eclipse glasses as a rare solar event loomed, creating a bizarre contrast between scorching heat and celestial wonder — a preview of the growing climate challenges ahead. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/7eef1077cc73d762