New heat health alert for London as temperatures to soar again
London is bracing for a fifth heatwave of the year with temperatures expected to reach 32C. The UK Health Security Agency has issued a yellow health alert for the capital lasting until August 5.
Why it matters
Frequent heatwaves highlight the ongoing impact of climate change on urban infrastructure and public health in the UK.
A fifth heatwave of the year could break out on Monday with temperatures of up to 32C PA Shaun Wilson 2 minutes ago COMMENTS London has been hit with a yellow health alert by the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) as the capital faces a possible fifth heatwave .
Sunshine will dominate the coming week, following the driest July on record, as temperatures on most days hover in the mid to late twenties with no sign of cloudy weather.
However, things will warm up on Sunday before peaking on Monday, when temperatures could reach 32C according to the Met Office.
The UKHSA’s health alert is in place from 9am on Sunday until 9am on Thursday, August 5.
A Met forecast on Saturday predicted highs of 28C on Sunday, 32C on Monday, and 28C on Tuesday.
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