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UK Faces Heatwave: Amber Alerts Issued!
22 Jun
Summary
- Amber heat health alerts cover most of England until Friday night.
- Temperatures could reach up to 38C, posing health risks.
- Europe also experiencing extreme heat with temperatures nearing 40C.
Most of England is currently under an amber heat health alert, issued by the UKHSA and extending until Friday night. This warning indicates that temperatures could reach up to 38C, posing a significant risk to the health and wellbeing of the population.
Minor impacts are expected across health and social care services. These include increased demand from vulnerable people, a greater risk to life for those susceptible, and the potential for indoor environments to become excessively warm. There is also an anticipated rise in water-related incidents, including risks from cold-water shock and drowning.
Guidance for staying safe in the hot weather includes keeping homes cool by closing windows and curtains, avoiding direct sunlight between 11am and 3pm, and seeking shade. Physical activities should be planned for cooler parts of the day, and awareness of heat exhaustion and heatstroke symptoms is advised.
Across Europe, a severe heatwave is also causing extreme temperatures. Forecasts predict highs of 37C in Rome and 39C in Madrid on Monday. France is bracing for temperatures exceeding 40C, with emergency services on wildfire alert.
