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In this heatwave, we need to turn up the heat on our politicians
CROYDON COMMENTARY: We know many of the measures we as a society, as a nation and as a borough, need to take to deal with the kind of heatwave that we have endured this week. PETER UNDERWOOD says it is … Continue reading
Posted in Climate Crisis Commission, Environment, Health, London-wide issues, Peter Underwood, Schools
Tagged Climate Crisis, Climate Crisis Commission, Croydon, Croydon Climate Crisis Commission, Heat wave, LAS, LFB, London, London Ambulance Service, London Fire Brigade, Mayor of London, Met Office, Peter Underwood, schools
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Emergency services issue warnings as heatwave continues
Transport for London asks the public to avoid travelling tomorrow, as the Red heat alert is extended by another 24 hours The Met Office has recorded a temperature of 36.4C at Yeovilton in Somerset, making today the hottest June day … Continue reading
Schools opt for part-day closures to cope with Red heatwave
‘Internal temperatures within the building are now exceeding external temperatures and we are unable to maintain a safe environment for pupils and staff’ is message sent to parents of one Croydon school Schools in Croydon and Sutton are among nearly … Continue reading
Threat to life and infrastructure as Red heat warning issued
St John Ambulance provides first aid advice for noticing and treating symptoms of common conditions including heat exhaustion, sunstroke and dehydration The Met Office has this morning issued a Red heat warning for Croydon and much of southern England and … Continue reading
Posted in Charity, Health
Tagged Croydon, Heat exhaustion, Heat wave, London, Met Office, Red heat warning, St John Ambulance, Sunburn, Sunstroke
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Colourful sunset over Church Street caused by African sands
Croydon and the rest of London were treated to a special golden light show at sunset yesterday, caused by an unusual combination of meteorological factors, including sand particles blown thousands of miles from the Sahara Desert. The spectacular sight included … Continue reading
NHS and agencies urge caution as temperatures soar to 32º
With an amber warning issued over rising temperatures in the coming days, NHS London has issued urgent health advice, asking people to take care and use NHS services wisely. Weather forecasters are predicting temperatures in Croydon as high as 32º … Continue reading
Posted in Environment, Health
Tagged Croydon, Hot weather, London, Met Office, NHS, NHS London, Severe Weather Emergency Protocol, SWEP, Weather warning
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London Fire Brigade issues safety alerts ahead of heatwave
Following tragic drownings and multiple grass fires during hot spells in and around Croydon in recent summers, the emergency services are urging the public to act safely and responsibly during this week’s forecast heatwave. They have even warned residents in … Continue reading
Posted in Croydon parks, Environment, London Fire Brigade, London-wide issues
Tagged Drownings, Grassfires, heatwave, LFB, London Fire Brigade, Met Office
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Storm Ciarán: Met caution as more bad weather yet to come
The Met Office and major rail operators have advised Londoners to stay at home and avoid travel unless absolutely necessary, as the south coast braces itself for further gales later today and into Friday. Storm Ciarán is the third major … Continue reading
Hosepipe ban ‘in weeks’ as second heat health warning issued
Five more days of 30-degrees-plus temperatures, and with no sign of rain any time soon has seen Thames Water follow other companies in issuing drought notifications The summer-long drought and another heatwave with temperatures over 30 degrees for several days … Continue reading
