Heatwaves across UK force dress code relaxation at Lord's
The heatwave in Britain has resulted in a temporary relaxation of the strict dress code for spectators at the Lord's pavilion. With temperatures soaring above normal and expected to continue this way in weeks to come, the Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) has decided to ease the code. Spectators are usually supposed to wear jackets, but for now it has been relaxed.
What does the MCC dress code state?
The dress code states that men should wear tailored suits or jackets with tie, shirt, shoes and shocks. Meanwhile, women spectators should wear skirts, dresses or trousers which can be cropped below the knee, along with formal shoes, boots and sandals. But in Middlesex's Vitality Blast match against Hampshire this week, spectators were told that there's no need to wear jackets owing to heat.
MCC decides to dispense rule
Soaring temperatures across UK
The temperatures, across Britain, have been soaring and in London it was recorded 34°C on Thursday. Temperatures are expected to rise further this week. The hottest day recorded ever is 38.5°C in August 2003.
