Heat Health Alerts For Most of England As Temperatures Set To Rise Again
Temperatures could reach 35C in the South East, and health officials warn hospitals, care homes and vulnerable people may face added strain.
- On Monday, August 3, the UK Health Security Agency activated amber heat-health alerts for London and the South East, warning of temperatures reaching 34–35C through August 5.
- England recorded just 5.6mm of rainfall in July, less than half the 1911 record of 13.4mm, leaving the nation in drought as successive heatwaves strain water resources.
- Health officials warn the intense heat will place "significant" strain on the NHS, with those aged over 65 facing increased risk. The Alzheimer's Society urges families to keep loved ones "drinking enough, wearing light clothing and staying indoors as much as possible."
- Temperatures in the South East are forecast to reach 35C, surpassing expected highs for Greek islands Mykonos, Rhodes, and Santorini, prompting officials to advise seeking shade between 11am and 3pm.
- Meteorologist Tom Moran expects a gradual cooling process as low pressure from the west brings showers by mid-week, with temperatures easing to the high 20s or mid-20s by Wednesday.
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