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Evening Standard
Evening Standard
Technology
Seren Morris and Sian Baldwin

What are El Niño and La Niña? Heatwave continues but UK could be set for an icy blast

Britain is basking in a glorious heatwave, with summer expected to continue into the coming weeks.

The UK’s beaches have been packed with emergency services around the country, with authorities issuing warnings over temperatures and swimming safety in recent weeks. But could the heat be short-lived? And could another weather extreme be on its way soon?

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