Hundreds of schools across the UK are planning closures ahead of red heat alerts, according to BBC News. England's temperature climbed to thirty-four point six degrees Celsius in Wisley, while Scotland and Northern Ireland experienced their hottest days of the year. The extreme heat is prompting schools to shut their doors rather than risk student and staff safety during the sweltering conditions.

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