- London Ambulance Service recorded its sixth-busiest day ever on Tuesday, receiving 8,121 emergency calls, a volume comparable to the peak of the Covid pandemic.
- The surge in calls was attributed to record-breaking temperatures, with Kew Gardens provisionally reaching 35.1C, marking the hottest May day on record.
- Paramedics are urging the public to only call 999 for life-threatening emergencies, noting an increase in calls for heat-related conditions such as breathing difficulties, dizziness, and fainting.
- Heat health alerts, including amber alerts for London and several other regions, have been extended until Thursday, signifying an increased risk to vulnerable individuals.
- The public is advised to stay hydrated, avoid sun exposure during peak hours, check on vulnerable people, and exercise extreme caution around open water following recent drowning incidents.
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