'Heat emergency' shuts more than 500 schools in Wales in red weather warning (opens original article in a new tab)

A 'heat emergency' has led to over 500 school closures in Wales as a red weather warning for extreme heat, with temperatures reaching up to 37C, is in effect for Wednesday and Thursday. Public Health Wales advises staying hydrated and checking on vulnerable people.

• More than 500 schools in Wales closed due to heat emergency
• Red weather warning for extreme heat issued for Wednesday and Thursday with temperatures up to 37C
• Public Health Wales urges people to stay hydrated and check on vulnerable individuals
• Red warning covers multiple Welsh regions and parts of England