US Edition'Rise in deaths likely' as four-day amber alert issued for extreme heat
UNITED KINGDOM, JUL 11 – The heat alert warns of significant health impacts including a likely rise in deaths among vulnerable groups and increased demand on health and power services, officials said.
- From 12pm Friday, the UK Met Office and UKHSA issue a four-day amber heat-health alert covering six regions, lasting until 9am Monday.
- Following weeks of hot, dry weather in July, the third heatwave prompted the UKHSA and Met Office to issue an amber alert as heat-related health and water risks increased.
- UKHSA warns that a risk score of 12 and temperatures up to 33°C likely will cause significant impacts, including increased health risks.
- As a result of the heat-health alert, Yorkshire Water imposed a hosepipe ban, while NHS and social care services face increased demand amid rising health risks.
- With rising temperatures and repeated amber warnings, experts warn heat is now a growing public health risk, evidenced by increased heat-related illnesses and fatalities.
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'Rise in deaths likely' as four-day amber alert issued for extreme heat
The amber alert has been issued by the Met Office and the UK Health Security Agency
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