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UK Faces Fourth Heatwave with Amber Alerts
The UK is experiencing its fourth heatwave of the year, with temperatures expected to reach up to 35C in some areas.
The UK Health Security Agency has issued amber heat health alerts for several regions, warning of significant impacts on health and social care services, including a rise in deaths among vulnerable populations.
Yellow alerts have also been issued for other regions.
The heatwave is expected to ease on Thursday as cooler air moves in, but dry conditions remain a concern, with hosepipe bans in place and wildfire risks continuing.
England has recorded very little rainfall this month, and parts of Wales are experiencing one of their driest Julys on record.
Amber and yellow heat health alerts issued for multiple regions in the UK due to the fourth heatwave of the year.
Temperatures expected to reach between 30C and 35C in southern and eastern England and parts of the Midlands.
Alerts warn of significant impacts on health and social care services, including a rise in deaths among vulnerable populations.
Heatwave expected to ease on Thursday with cooler air and lower humidity, but temperatures to remain in the mid- to high 20s Celsius into the weekend.
Continuing dry conditions raise concerns about wildfire risks and drought, with hosepipe bans in place for millions of households.
- Who
- UK Health Security Agency, Met Office
- What
- Amber and yellow heat health alerts issued due to fourth heatwave of the year
- Where
- Southern and eastern England, parts of the Midlands, and eastern Wales
- When
- July 29 to July 30
- Why
- Plume of hot air moving north from North Africa
Public Health Concerns
Environmental Impact
Health Risks
Public Health Concerns
The UK Health Security Agency warns of significant impacts on health and social care services, including a rise in deaths among vulnerable populations.
Environmental Impact
Continuing dry conditions and high temperatures increase wildfire risks and exacerbate drought conditions.
Key facts
- Alert Level
- Amber and Yellow
- Affected Regions
- East Midlands, East of England, London, South-East, South-West, West Midlands, Yorkshire and the Humber
- Expected Temperatures
- 30C to 35C
- Duration
- July 29, 09:00 BST to July 30, 09:00 BST
- Rainfall in England
- 4.4mm this month
- Expected Cooling
- Temperatures to fall by 5C to 8C on Thursday
Sources
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