Health alerts issued across the East of England
The UK Health Security Agency has issued amber heat health alerts for parts of the East of England as temperatures are expected to reach 31C. Authorities warn that the extreme heat could strain social care services and pose risks to vulnerable populations.
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Rising temperatures and heatwaves are increasingly impacting public health infrastructure and resource management in the UK.
Image source, PA Media Image caption, More hot weather is expected over the next two days
Amber heat health alerts have been issued across the East of England after temperatures are expected to rise again.
Parts of Essex, Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire and Hertfordshire are due to hit 31C on Monday, according to BBC weather.
The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) warned that the weather could significantly impact health and social care services due to the high temperatures, including a rise in deaths, particularly among vulnerable people.
The warning is in place from 09:00 BST until the same time on Tuesday.
In Cambridgeshire, Northamptonshire, Norfolk and Suffolk temperatures are due to reach up to 30C.
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