Whether you buy the (verified) science of climate change or prefer to live with your head buried in the sand, there’s no denying that it has been H-O-T in the United Kingdom this summer.
Like…it’s never actually been this hot before, and people don’t know how they’re supposed to live with it.
Heathrow Airport saw a record-setting July temperature of 98.4 degrees while Cambridge hit triple digits for only the second time in the history of recorded temperatures, and England wasn’t alone – France shattered its previous high record with a temperature of 108 degrees, and countries across Europe sweltered under the same kind of conditions.
Residents have had to think on their feet, and if the 20 pictures below prove anything, it’s that people are endlessly creative.
Whether or not the solutions are sustainable (or effective) well… you can decide for yourself.
19. Sun’s out, guns out.
When your manager says it’s still smart dress code at work #heatwaveuk pic.twitter.com/7tUG6caIwb
— K. Jones (@HennyInMyCereal) July 24, 2019
18. Watch your step.
Tales of heatwave madness – the floor is lava
Posted by Mouki Koutouki on Thursday, July 25, 2019
17. With age comes wisdom.
My dad is my hero #heatwaveuk pic.twitter.com/04HlcyaswQ
— Helen (@Helenkathleenpr) July 25, 2019
16. We’re not dramatic or anything.
Welcome to death row
pic.twitter.com/CJGh20KdHN
— Mr Richards
(@flyguyrichards) July 25, 2019
15. All helpful advice.
The accuracy is real. #londonheatwave pic.twitter.com/YYR0TYOvF7
— Chloe Tribbiani (@Ch10e) July 25, 2019
14. I think it’s going to last.
All weekend #heatwave pic.twitter.com/HY9zSPBXis
— Menswear Stylist l NYC (@tarevamylia) July 19, 2019
13. Save yourself.
Phew, Bob. Is it me or is it hot out here? Bob? Bob?…#heatwaveuk pic.twitter.com/mym3nlczpo
— Not The Droid You're Looking For (@SeaThreePeeO) July 22, 2019
12. The old “pretend you’re at the beach” trick.
Sun, deckchair, beachball, sand (from a bag) middle of Blackfriars bridge, as you do.
Posted by Tom Evison on Wednesday, July 24, 2019
11. You know it’s bad when not even the electronics can handle it.
Whoops… coverage where I live is super dodgy so I often put my phone near the window…. #heatwave #overheated #iPhone pic.twitter.com/Pg2tYdkLoT
—
Natalie
Dewhurst
10. No one accuses cats of being dumb.
This calls for drastic action #hottestdayoftheyear #londonheatwave pic.twitter.com/kJPAEdbhpx
— Gladstone (@TreasuryMog) July 25, 2019
9. What even is dry skin?
Nice to know there’s one place on my body that I didn’t sweat from during this heatwave from TrollXChromosomes
8. Wanna get away?
Easy Jet nailing their advertising
Posted by Luke Brancaccio on Thursday, July 25, 2019
7. We just hug all day long.
Let me introduce you to Charlene, I’m madly in love with her and am planning our wedding as we speak. She might seem a bit cold hearted but she makes me feel great and that is what matters. #HEATWAVE2019 #melt2019 #hottestdayoftheyear pic.twitter.com/ji6GtOc8hm
— Filip Verloy (@filipv) July 24, 2019
6. Desperate times.
5. He will fight you for that outlet.
4. Everyone standing around was wondering if they could get away with doing the same.
This dog is how we all feel #heatwave pic.twitter.com/98PezkhqpD
— Holly Bourne (@holly_bourneYA) July 23, 2019
3. People have come for the essentials.
Heatwave : No ice cream…This is a National Emergency !!!
Posted by Krzysztof Jan Darewicz on Thursday, July 25, 2019
2. My kingdom for some water.
Me & this pigeon on the hunt for a cooling dip together today
Seems mean to turn off the fountains for our feathered friends in this hot weather no?! #londonheatwave #summershere pic.twitter.com/W9DobHedUg
— Phoebe Liebling (@PTLiebling) July 24, 2019
1. Tips and tricks.
#londonheatwave you'd be amazed how effective it is if you just pop some frozen water in a bottle in front of a fan pic.twitter.com/d6nG2ZnU6g
— Ed (@thing_stuff) July 25, 2019
Stay cool out there!
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