UK bracing for ‘rise in deaths’ as amber heat health alert issued

• An amber heat health alert has been issued for large parts of England by the UK Health Security Agency, warning of a likely rise in deaths due to soaring temperatures.
• The alert affects regions from the Midlands to the South, including London, with only the North East, North West, and Yorkshire and the Humber retaining less severe yellow alerts.
• Significant impacts are expected, particularly for those aged 65 and over or with health conditions, and health and social care services are likely to face increased demand.
• This marks the third heatwave of the summer, with temperatures expected to peak over the weekend, potentially reaching 33C in parts of England and Wales on Saturday.
• The amber alerts are scheduled to conclude at 9am on Monday.

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Amber heat health alert for parts of England amid warning ‘rise in deaths likely’