Context: The UK is experiencing a severe heatwave, with temperatures soaring to record-breaking highs, prompting a rare red warning for extreme heat across southern, central, and western areas of England and parts of Wales. The heatwave, driven by a "heat-dome" settling over western Europe, has led to widespread disruptions, including school closures, transport disruptions, and a hosepipe ban in Kent. The Met Office has warned of population-wide adverse health effects, substantial changes in working practices, and a high risk of failure of heat-sensitive systems.