Where amber heat health alerts are now in force as fourth UK heatwave arrives

• The UK is under amber and yellow heat alerts as it anticipates a fourth heatwave, with temperatures forecast to reach 34C.
• The UK Health Security Agency has warned that the rising temperatures pose increased health risks, particularly for vulnerable populations.
• Specific regions, including Yorkshire, West Midlands and southwest England, are under yellow alerts, while areas like London and the Southeast face amber warnings.
• Fire and rescue services have responded to hundreds of wildfires recently, with warnings of "exceptionally severe" blazes in South and Southeast England due to the hot and dry conditions.
• Parts of Wales have already declared drought status, and large areas of England are experiencing "prolonged dry weather," nearing drought conditions.

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UK heatwave live: Amber heat health alerts come into force as temperatures expected to peak at 34C