UK three-hour power supply warning on Wednesday as temperatures hit 40C

A rare electricity supply warning was issued in the UK as the country braces for extreme heatwave temperatures reaching 40°C. The National Energy System Operator cautioned that there could be a three-hour power cut on Wednesday, highlighting the strain on the energy grid during such intense weather. This situation underscores the vulnerability of the UK's energy infrastructure to climate-related challenges, emphasizing the need for more resilient systems as heat waves become more frequent and severe.