This caller, who works as a welder, says three of his colleagues have collapsed today due to heat exhaustion, and worries there could be deaths in the coming days. ShelaghFogarty
Britain's first ever red alert warning for the heatwave kicked in on Monday as forecasters warned temperatures could reach 43C on Tuesday.
Brits were urged to stay indoors and "do as little as possible" as record breaking temperatures have led to transport disruption and even water companies expressing concerns over potential shortages.Phil in Staffordshire phoned in to Shelagh Fogarty to share his unique experience of the record-breaking weather.
The caller, who works as a welder, told Shelagh that he and his colleagues are facing "deadly" temperatures well above 160C, with very little provision available to keep workers cool.Read more:
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