US EditionAmber heat health alert in force as temperatures set to soar in UK - and severe weather hits Europe
- The UK Health Security Agency issued amber heat health alerts across most of England as temperatures soared in late June 2025.
- The alerts followed forecasts of a second heatwave, with temperatures reaching 29°C on Monday, June 30, and staying above 20°C through the week.
- Regions like Andover and Salisbury were expected to face highs of 31–32°C, while pollen counts remained very high, posing risks for allergy sufferers.
- Health experts advised measures such as hydration and sun protection, with Professor Tijion Esho recommending freezing pillowcases for 10 minutes to cool down before sleep.
- The heatwave is forecast to significantly impact health and social care, especially for those over 65 or with health conditions, with a possible rise in heat-related deaths.
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How does this year's summer heatwave compare to the sizzler in 1976?
In the current hot spell, many people have been remembering the searing heatwave of 1976 (Picture: Arthur Sidey/Mirrorpix/Getty Images) A heatwave is well underway across the UK, with temperatures expected to soar to 35C this week. An amber health alert came into force on Friday, making it the second amber health alert in two weeks, covering London, the East Midlands, South East, South West and East of England. While that heat may be too much fo…
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