Thunderstorms and torrential rain batter the South-East as extreme heat warning enters fifth day after 37.3C record-breaking heatwave

Torrential rain and thunderstorms have hit the South-East after a sweltering heatwave broke the UK's June temperature record at 37.3C. The Met Office has cautioned that these severe weather changes could disrupt the easing temperatures, which have already stretched an extreme heat warning into its fifth day. This shift in weather patterns highlights the unpredictability of climate trends and the potential for rapid changes even in regions typically known for milder summers. The situation underscores the urgent need to adapt to increasingly erratic weather conditions.