Amber heat health alerts kick in across most of England ahead of fifth summer heatwave – latest news
Amber heat health alerts have been issued for most of England, with only the north-east under a less severe yellow alert. The alerts coincide with a widespread drought declaration affecting multiple regions and over 70% of England experiencing flash drought. Temperatures are expected to rise into the mid‑30s Celsius, potentially exceeding 36°C in some areas.
- ▪Amber heat health alerts are in force across England except the north-east, which is under a yellow alert, starting at 9 am Tuesday and lasting until 9 am Friday.
- ▪Four additional English regions were declared in drought, joining seven others and the whole of Wales that were already under drought status.
- ▪The Environment Agency reports that 71.3% of England is experiencing flash drought following the driest July on record.
- ▪The Met Office forecasts highs of 29°C in Cardiff, 28°C in Manchester, 25°C in London, with temperatures potentially exceeding 36°C later in the week.
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3m ago03.41 EDTAmber heat health alerts to kick in across England as parts of UK brace for fifth heatwaveHealth alerts are set to come into force across England this morning as parts of the UK brace for fifth climate crisis-driven heatwave this summer.Amber heat health alerts have been issued for all regions in England, except the north-east, which mean significant impacts are likely across health and social care services due to the high temperatures, according to the UK’s Health Security Agency (UKHSA).
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