Thunderstorms disrupt Gatwick and Heathrow as hundreds of flights delayed or cancelled

One flight at Heathrow was supposed to land at 10am this morning, but is now showing an arrival time of 9pm.

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Hundreds of Heathrow and Gatwick flights delayed up to 11 hours as heatwave turns to thunderstorms. Overnight, downpours and thunderstorms lit up the skies of London after back-to-back days of 30C-plus weather as the UK and much of Europe experienced a record-breaking heatwave. More than 900 flights have been delayed at Heathrow and Gatwick, many due to stormy weather south of the UK.

Furthermore, Nearly 800 flights have been delayed at both London airports so far today as other flights axed. Întârzieri de până la 11 ore pe aeroporturile Heathrow și Gatwick. Coastguard rescue teams, divers and a forensics team were seen in the slipway area while a cordon was put in place after the body was found at 3.52pm.

In addition, An amber warning of extreme heat remains in place from midnight until 9pm on Saturday across the south east of England and East Anglia.

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Hundreds of Heathrow and Gatwick flights delayed up to 11 hours as heatwave turns to thunderstorms.
according to Metro +5
Overnight, downpours and thunderstorms lit up the skies of London after back-to-back days of 30C-plus weather as the UK and much of Europe experienced a record-breaking heatwave.
according to The Guardian - Business +2
More than 900 flights have been delayed at Heathrow and Gatwick, many due to stormy weather south of the UK.
according to BBC News - UK +1
Nearly 800 flights have been delayed at both London airports so far today as other flights axed
according to Evening Standard - News +2
Întârzieri de până la 11 ore pe aeroporturile Heathrow și Gatwick.
according to Digi24 +1
Coastguard rescue teams, divers and a forensics team were seen in the slipway area while a cordon was put in place after the body was found at 3.52pm.
according to Daily Mail
An amber warning of extreme heat remains in place from midnight until 9pm on Saturday across the south east of England and East Anglia.
according to Daily Mail