- The UK is under amber and yellow heat alerts as it anticipates a fourth heatwave , with temperatures forecast to reach 34C.
- The UK Health Security Agency has warned that the rising temperatures pose increased health risks, particularly for vulnerable populations.
- Specific regions, including Yorkshire , West Midlands and southwest England , are under yellow alerts, while areas like London and the Southeast face amber warnings.
- Fire and rescue services have responded to hundreds of wildfires recently, with warnings of "exceptionally severe" blazes in South and Southeast England due to the hot and dry conditions.
- Parts of Wales have already declared drought status, and large areas of England are experiencing "prolonged dry weather ," nearing drought conditions.
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