The UK Met Office has forecast that temperatures are expected to peak on Tuesday and Wednesday, reaching approximately 35 degrees Celsius. Due to these conditions, official weather and health warnings have been issued, particularly advising caution for vulnerable populations. Meteorologists noted that there is an increased likelihood that the current week may surpass the record temperature for the hottest June day ever recorded in Southampton, which occurred in 1976 at 35.6°C.
In separate news, thousands of people were present at historical sites in Wiltshire over the weekend. On Sunday morning, more than 20,000 people gathered at Stonehenge and Avebury to observe the sunrise marking the longest day of the year. The event commenced at 4:25 local time (6:25 Lithuanian).
Visitors attended the ancient monuments, with some wearing flower garlands, as the horizon was illuminated by the smoke-shrouded sky. The sheer number of people who gathered underscores the cultural significance of the sites. The assembly at Stonehenge provided a focal point for the observance, drawing large crowds eager to witness the celestial event.
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