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Heat health alerts come into force as the fifth wave of high temperatures looms
The alerts warn of increased health risks for older people and those with underlying conditions as temperatures could reach 36C, forecasters said.
- On Saturday, the Met Office and UK Health Security Agency issued yellow heat health alerts across England, effective until 9pm Tuesday, as forecasters predict temperatures reaching 36C during the UK's fifth heatwave of the year.
- Two record-breaking heatwaves in May and June led to more than 2,800 excess deaths, while July was the driest month for England and Wales since 1836, compounding strain on infrastructure and public health.
- Environment Agency data shows reservoir storage in England dropped to 69%, down from 85% in June, with five reservoirs including Blagdon and Hanningfield now classed as having 'exceptionally low' levels.
- According to the Fire Severity Index, fires are likely to become 'exceptionally severe' on Sunday for parts of the East and South East of England, complicating emergency response efforts.
- With 33 days exceeding 30C recorded so far this year, the UK is on track to break the 1995 record of 34 days next week, reflecting cumulative pressure from frequent high-temperature events.
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Yorkshire Water is reminding customers to use water wisely as the UK’s fifth heatwave of the year arrives, with temperatures in the region set to reach more than 30 degrees.
British Prime Minister Andy Burnham will chair an emergency meeting of the government crisis committee on Wednesday, in the context of Britain's fifth wave of heat this year.
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