Luton Airport in London suspended flights this Monday (18) after the UK record an increase in temperatures. Operation resumed two hours after the ban.
In a statement posted on Twitter on Monday afternoon, the airport said that “a surface defect has been identified on the runway” after the high temperatures.
“Engineers were immediately called to the site and repair work is underway to resume operations as soon as possible,” the airport explained.
Soon after, the profile reported that the runway was reopened for flights at 18:05 local time, and that it is now operating in its entirety.
On Friday, Britain’s Met Office issued its first “red” warning for extreme heat on Monday and Tuesday, with temperatures as high as 40 degrees Celsius (104 degrees Fahrenheit) forecast in some regions. parts of the country.
Source: CNN Brasil

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