Amber heat health alerts in effect as UK set for one of longest-lasting heatwaves since 1976

Amber and yellow heat-health alerts are in effect across England as the UK experiences one of the longest-lasting heatwaves since 1976, with temperatures forecast to reach 36C in parts of southern England. The alerts, issued by the UK Health Security Agency, warn of significant impacts on health and social care services, including a rise in deaths among vulnerable groups. Heatwave conditions are expected to peak by Friday, with temperatures varying widely from the mid-20s in the north to the mid-30s in the south.