Britain’s sixth heatwave of the year will build from today to a 36C peak this Thursday – with no rain in the forecast and almost three-quarters of England now in drought.
UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) amber heat health alerts will be active for most of England from this morning until Friday evening, warning of a ‘rise in deaths’.
The Government urged people to stay safe by drinking plenty of water, checking on vulnerable friends and family and avoiding the sun at the hottest part of the day.
Highs of 26C in London, 28C in Manchester and 29C in Cardiff are expected today,
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