Heat health alerts have been extended across much of the UK as the region faces its fourth heatwave of the summer. The UK Health Security Agency issued yellow warnings in several areas, including London and the East of England, predicting potential health impacts on social care services. Forecasts indicate temperatures may reach 30C in south-west England during the weekend. These conditions pose significant risks, particularly for elderly individuals and those with pre-existing health issues, potentially leading to increased mortality rates.
Heat health alerts have been extended for much of the country as forecasters predict a hot and sunny weekend, with the summer's fourth heatwave set to continue.
Yellow warnings will be in place in Yorkshire and the Humber, the East and West Midlands, London, the South East, the South West and the East of England until 6pm on Monday.
The warnings mean significant impacts on health and social care services are possible due to high temperatures, including a potential rise in deaths among the elderly or those with pre-existing health conditions.
Temperatures are expected to peak at around 30C in parts of south-west England on Saturday and 29C on Sunday, according to the Met Office.
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