Here is a statement from the Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, after a red extreme heat warning has been issued by the Met Office.
The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, said: “The Met Office has now issued a red warning for extreme heat on Monday and Tuesday. This is potentially dangerous and a very serious consequence of climate change.
“This warning is not limited to the most vulnerable and means that substantial changes in all our daily routines will be required, and there is likely to be an impact on travel.
“All of the capital’s key agencies and emergency services are working closely together to ensure London is prepared for the extreme heat that is forecast and will continue to provide advice for Londoners ahead of Monday.
“I urge Londoners to be very careful and to look after each other in the comings days.”
Notes to editors
A meeting of London’s Strategic Coordination Group has been called today as the capital prepares for the extreme heat.
On Thursday, the Mayor triggered a severe weather emergency response to support rough sleepers struggling to stay safe in soaring temperatures to provide them with safe accommodation. This response will continue throughout the hot weather.