Heatwave: Should schools close - and other questions Published 11 hours agoThe UK could have its hottest day on record, with temperatures forecast to top 40C (104F) this weekA selection of your questions about the heatwave have been answered by BBC experts:Michelle Roberts -digital health editor-digital health editor Pallab Ghosh - science correspondent- science correspondent Alice Evans - education reporter- education reporter Nikki Berry - weather forecasterShould schools close during this extreme heat? Some have decided to close early and others are choosing to close completely. Lighter-coloured roofs have been used to keep buildings cool across the Middle East, North Africa and India for centuries. However, the UK still continues to experience cold weather and dark roofs can help to warm a home in winter. You could use a cool wet sponge or flannel, or a cool water spray.

Source: The North Africa Journal July 18, 2022 17:16 UTC