Summary

Recap from Watford as heatwave hits with 40C warnings

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  • The Met Office said likely record-breaking heat will pose a “risk to life” with “widespread impact on people and infrastructure”.
  • Watford is currently 37C, according to BBC Weather, with 34C heat still forecast for 8pm
  • Watford General’s A&E has “extremely high numbers” with the hospital trust urging people to use services appropriately
  • There are severe delays on the Metropolitan Line due to heat related speed restrictions
  • Several Herts libraries have closed early, including Kings Langley’s, as well as the Random Café in Watford
  • A man has been arrested after a dog was left locked in a car
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