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New York Times
30-04-2025
- Climate
- New York Times
Temperatures in Britain Could Set Records This Week
Britons have basked in a burst of summerlike weather this week as temperatures have surged beyond the seasonal average — and they may soon break records. Forecasters say Thursday may be Britain's warmest May 1, with highs expected to reach 84.2 degrees Fahrenheit. The heat has been driven by two key factors: a large area of high pressure that has settled over Britain, causing descending air that warms as it sinks, and continuous sunshine, fueling daytime heating. Aidan McGivern, a meteorologist at the Met Office, the nation's weather service, explained that this has been a familiar pattern over the last few months. 'The sun this time of the year is as strong as it is in August,' he said. 'We're not importing this air from anywhere else — this is homegrown warmth.' London recorded Britain's highest temperature of the year on Monday, only for that to be beaten on Tuesday. The mercury is expected to rise further on Wednesday and Thursday. Overnight temperatures have been above average too, with parts of Scotland experiencing their warmest April night on record. The peak of the heat is expected on Thursday, just as voters in England head to the polls for local elections. Temperatures in southern England could reach 84.2 Fahrenheit (29 Celsius), which would be a record for May 1. The current record was set in 1990 in Lossiemouth, Scotland, which hit 81.3 Fahrenheit (27.4 Celsius). If temperatures rise a bit higher, it could also become the earliest date in the year that Britain has hit 86 Fahrenheit (30 Celsius), based on Met Office data going back to 1860. 'The most likely temperature we're expecting is 29 Celsius,' Mr. McGivern said. 'But there's a possibility — a smaller chance of 10 to 20 percent — of 30 Celsius.' Typical highs for Britain in late April are around 54 Fahrenheit in northern areas and 61 in the south. But despite the stretch of warm days, this may not officially count as a heat wave. To qualify as a heat wave in Britain, temperatures must meet or exceed a specific threshold for at least three consecutive days. This threshold varies by region, from 77 Fahrenheit (25 Celsius) in Scotland, Northern Ireland and parts of northern and western England, to 82.4 Fahrenheit (28 Celsius) in southeast England. While many will enjoy the summerlike weather, it's also bringing risks. The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service and the Scottish Wildfire Forum have issued warnings of a very high to extreme wildfire risk across parts of Scotland. 'There are currently vast areas that are tinder-dry and vulnerable, which provides all the ingredients for fire to take hold and spread,' said Michael Humphreys, an area commander with the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service. Although spring wildfires are not unusual in Britain, 2025 has already been a record-breaking year for them. More than 29,200 hectares, or 72,000 acres, have burned so far this year, according to the Global Wildfire Information System, surpassing the previous record of 28,100 hectares in all of 2019. Looking ahead, temperatures are expected to ease slightly starting on Friday, with highs likely dipping to around 77 Fahrenheit (25 Celsius), though the warm conditions could continue in the southeast of England. There's also a growing chance of thunderstorms, particularly in the south and southwest, late Thursday and into the night. Over the weekend cooler conditions are likely to filter in from the north, bringing temperatures closer to normal.
Gulf Insider
22-03-2025
- Health
- Gulf Insider
Saudi Health Ministry Launches 5th 'Walk 30' At Sports Boulevard
'Walk 30,' which stems from the 'Live Well' initiative, is the biggest walking event in the Kingdom It is also the biggest digital health challenge in the Kingdom, with over 1 million participants tallied via the Sehhaty app The fifth edition of 'Walk 30' will take place on April 26 at the Sports Boulevard's Sands Sports Park, the Ministry of Health has announced. The initiative, which aims to promote a healthy lifestyle and encourage more people to adopt walking as a daily habit, is held in partnership with the Sports Boulevard Foundation. It is part of the Healthcare Sector Transformation Program — a Kingdom Vision 2030 program — which seeks to increase life expectancy to 80 by 2030. 'Walk 30,' which stems from the 'Live Well' initiative, is the biggest walking event in the Kingdom and has been held each year since 2019. It aims to encourage people to commit to walking 150 minutes each week in an effort to prevent health issues and promote longevity. It is also the biggest digital health challenge in the Kingdom, with over 1 million participants tallied via the Sehhaty app. Sports Boulevard Foundation CEO Jayne McGivern said the organization was proud to host the event and that its partnership with the Ministry of Health reflected a commitment to supporting healthy lifestyles and encouraging physical activity. McGivern added the initiative reflected the foundation's vision of providing a sustainable sports environment that promoted public health. 'Walk 30' won the Kotler Award in the 'Best Health and Wellness Campaign' category. Meanwhile, the Ministry of Health continues to develop innovative solutions to support the adoption of healthy and sustainable lifestyles, contributing to the reduction of chronic disease rates and improving quality of initiative is family-friendly and is held in different parts of the Kingdom, reflecting the 'A Vibrant, Healthy Nation' vision.
Arab News
21-03-2025
- Health
- Arab News
Saudi Health Ministry launches 5th 'Walk 30' at Sports Boulevard
RIYADH: The fifth edition of 'Walk 30' will take place on April 26 at the Sports Boulevard's Sands Sports Park, the Ministry of Health has announced. The initiative, which aims to promote a healthy lifestyle and encourage more people to adopt walking as a daily habit, is held in partnership with the Sports Boulevard Foundation. It is part of the Healthcare Sector Transformation Program — a Kingdom Vision 2030 program — which seeks to increase life expectancy to 80 by 2030. 'Walk 30,' which stems from the 'Live Well' initiative, is the biggest walking event in the Kingdom and has been held each year since 2019. It aims to encourage people to commit to walking 150 minutes each week in an effort to prevent health issues and promote longevity. It is also the biggest digital health challenge in the Kingdom, with over 1 million participants tallied via the Sehhaty app. Sports Boulevard Foundation CEO Jayne McGivern said the organization was proud to host the event and that its partnership with the Ministry of Health reflected a commitment to supporting healthy lifestyles and encouraging physical activity. McGivern added the initiative reflected the foundation's vision of providing a sustainable sports environment that promoted public health. 'Walk 30' won the Kotler Award in the 'Best Health and Wellness Campaign' category. Meanwhile, the Ministry of Health continues to develop innovative solutions to support the adoption of healthy and sustainable lifestyles, contributing to the reduction of chronic disease rates and improving quality of life. The initiative is family-friendly and is held in different parts of the Kingdom, reflecting the 'A Vibrant, Healthy Nation' vision.
BBC News
19-03-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
'Fantastic achievement' for Linfield to win title
Linfield chairman Roy McGivern says it is a "fantastic achievement" for the club to win the Irish Premiership title with six matches Blues secured their 57th Gibson Cup on Tuesday after nearest challengers Glentoran were held to a 2-2 draw by admitted it felt "a bit strange" not winning the title on the pitch but said there would be a "huge trophy presentation" at Windsor Park for fans to celebrate. "We'll savour the success, it's been a very sweet one," McGivern told Good Morning Ulster. "We haven't won the league for the past two seasons and there are massive expectations at Linfield. "Huge credit to our manager David Healy, the staff and the players for this remarkable success."How Linfield regained the Gibson Cup in dominant fashionLinfield's success ends the two-year run of Larne holding the Gibson Cup, and McGivern says his team want to "emulate" their rival's success by qualifying for European made history this season by becoming the first Irish Premiership team to reach the Uefa Conference League."There's no doubt when you reach the league phase of one of the European competitions then that is a massive challenge," McGivern said."I think we'll all learn from what has happened at Larne this season. From our point of view, I think you need to be playing domestic games as well as European games, but you have to balance your squad, a strong squad and invest in that squad. "We'll embrace that challenge next year and try to emulate what Larne have achieved. "It will be very hard getting through a number of qualifying games, but that's the challenge we face at Linfield."
