London is under a high air pollution alert amid expectations for the hottest day of the year, with temperatures potentially exceeding 21C. Residents are advised to turn off vehicle engines and avoid burning wood or garden waste to mitigate pollution. Deputy Mayor Mete Coban emphasized the need for such actions to protect vulnerable populations, as toxic air contributes to approximately 4,000 premature deaths annually. This unseasonable warmth puts London above popular vacation spots, though cooler temperatures and rain are anticipated shortly after.
Mete Coban, the deputy mayor of environment and energy, mentioned the critical importance of modifying behaviors to protect vulnerable populations from high pollution levels.
Toxic air in London is responsible for around 4,000 premature deaths each year, highlighting the severe health risks associated with air pollution in the capital.
London is set to surpass popular holiday destinations in temperature, reaching highs of 21C, making it the hottest day of the year, albeit temporarily.
The projected temperatures for Thursday could make London hotter than well-known vacation spots, which underscores the unusual warmth experienced in the capital.
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