UK heat health alerts issued

The United Kingdom — UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) issued amber heat-health alerts for the East Midlands, East of England, South East, and London, and yellow alerts for other regions, effective from Monday until Wednesday morning. The United Kingdom — Met Office forecast temperatures up to 35C in the South East on Monday, higher than in Greek holiday islands. The alerts warn of extra pressure on the United Kingdom — National Health Service (NHS) and increased health risks for vulnerable people, including the elderly and those with pre-existing conditions. The Alzheimer s Society highlighted specific risks for people with dementia. The heat follows a dry July, with England and Wales on course for the driest July on record, and wildfires have occurred in parts of the UK.