UK faces massive heatwave: Britons share 'misery and memes' as sun shines bright

British residents are now bracing themselves for record-breaking temperatures after officials warned the public to take additional care in the heat. As per British forecasters, the mercury is set to rise to 37 degrees Celsius in southeastern England amid the ongoing heatwave. Not only this announcement has sent the internet in a frenzy but also compelled the Public Health England to issue a ‘heat-health warning’ that advises people to shelter themselves indoors.

'Stay indoors' 

 “This summer, many of us are spending more time at home due to COVID-19. A lot of homes can overheat, so it’s important we continue to check on older people and those with underlying health conditions, particularly if they’re living alone and maybe socially isolated," Ishani Kar-Purkayastha, consultant in public health at Public Health England told AP.

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However, as the news of broke out, netizens went into a frenzy. While many started dishing out hilarious memes, many shared their experiences.

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In the larger picture, Britain is currently in an 11-month transition period with the 27-nation-bloc after exiting the union on January 31. The UK and EU had begun the trade negotiations in March after being halted due to coronavirus outbreak and it would set the frame for the future relationship between both sides after December 31. However, not much progress has been made in the talks and in the letter, Frost had also accused Barnier of demanding unprecedented authority over the British laws and its institutions through “novel and unbalances proposals”.