Amber heat-health alerts issued for most of England as temperatures could reach 36C or higher this week - latest updates
England is facing severe drought conditions and extreme heat, with temperatures expected to reach 36C. The UK Health Security Agency has issued amber heat-health alerts, while the National Farmers' Union warns of potential food shortages due to the impact on crops and livestock.
Why it matters
The combination of drought and extreme heat highlights the growing impact of climate change on public health, infrastructure, and food security in the UK.
This is where we will leave our coverage of hot weather and drought across the UK. Thanks for following along.
Almost three-quarters of England is now officially in drought after four more regions were given drought status . This is the third drought in five years , the UK’s Environment Agency said.
The update leaves 27 million people under water use restrictions during a sustained period of hot and dry weather intensified by the climate crisis.
The National Farmers’ Union warned the drought could lead to shortages of certain foods in Britain as farmers contend with a “brutal harvest” for crops and a lack of feed for livestock.
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