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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”.
- At 1pm temperatures hit 38C, higher than projected peak temperature.
- The Metropolitan Line is part suspended and severe delays are expected.
- Multiple businesses, charities and a school have been confirmed to have closed.
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