By James Gregory BBC News Image source, ZSL London Zoo Image caption, Western lowland gorilla Gernot delightsin ice lollies throughout the heatwave People throughout the UK are bracing for a duration of severe heat, with temperaturelevels possibly increasing to highs neverever experienced priorto on these coasts. A red caution for severe heat will be in location for big parts of England on Monday and Tuesday, covering London, Manchester, and York. Temperatures might even reach 40C (104F). The hot weathercondition is currently triggering all sorts of obstacles to everyday life – however there are a number of, on the face of it, uncommon things takingplace throughout the UK to alleviate versus hazardous results. Gritters in summerseason Image source, PA Media Image caption, Gritters spread salt to clear snowy roadways however can likewise be utilized throughout the summerseason Gritting trucks are generally associated with securing the roadways in the cold, winterseason months. But as well as safeguarding versus icy conditions, they can likewise be released to avoid damage to roadways in hot conditions. Three automobiles are presently in operation in Worcestershire and a roadway hasactually been dealtwith in Leicestershire, while gritters were released throughout the hot spell in June earlier this year in other parts of England. Hampshire and Warwickshire county councils have likewise verified they are preparing to sendout out their gritters, while anumberof other councils have stated they are on standby and tracking the circumstance. It might noise uncommon, however there is a really rational description behind it. Instead of salt, gritters in the summertime are utilized to deposit sand or stone dust on roadways which might be at greater threat of melting in severe heat, acting as a sponge to soak up excess bitumen. David Renard, transportation representative for th
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