- Heat health alerts have been upgraded to amber for parts of England, including the East Midlands, East of England, South East, and London, as the country faces its fourth heatwave of the year.
- Temperatures are forecast to reach 29-30C across the South East on Tuesday, potentially peaking at 35C in southeastern England on Wednesday before easing.
- The prolonged dry conditions have led to drought declarations in Wales, widespread hosepipe bans affecting 23 million customers, and an increased risk of severe wildfires, particularly in London, the South East, and eastern England.
- July has been significantly drier and warmer than average, with southern England receiving only 1% of its typical rainfall and the UK experiencing temperatures 3C above average, contributing to the current heat stress.
- The UK Health Security Agency has warned of increased health risks, especially for vulnerable groups, due to the rising temperatures, with the amber alert in place from Wednesday 29 July until Thursday 30 July.
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