Heat health alerts extended as record for most 34C days in a year broken
The UK has extended heat health alerts across most of England as temperatures reached 35C, marking a record-breaking number of days at or above 34C this year. The heatwave is causing significant pressure on NHS ambulance services and disrupting rail travel.
Why it matters
The frequency and duration of these heatwaves underscore the growing infrastructure and public health challenges posed by extreme weather events in the UK.
Image source, Getty Images Image caption, The worst of the heat is expected in southern and eastern England
The report relies on meteorological data and official health service warnings, presenting the information objectively.
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