Amber heat health alerts for almost all of England as next heatwave begins
Summary
Most of England is under amber heat health alerts as a new heatwave brings temperatures mostly in the low to mid-30s Celsius. The UK's Health Security Agency warns the heat could affect health and social care services, especially for older people and those with medical conditions, while drought conditions worsen across much of England.Key Facts
- Amber heat health alerts are active across nearly all of England until Friday evening.
- Temperatures will reach 31 to 36 degrees Celsius (88 to 97 degrees Fahrenheit) in many regions.
- The North East of England has a lower-level yellow heat alert.
- Over 70% of England is officially in drought, with more areas added recently.
- Heatwaves this year have brought temperatures above 35 degrees Celsius for four months in a row, which is a first in UK records.
- Overnight temperatures will remain high, causing uncomfortable sleeping conditions.
- The heatwave may affect infrastructure like transport and power, leading the Met Office to consider extreme heat warnings.
- About 45 million people live in drought-affected areas of England, with over 27 million facing water use restrictions.
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