A heat health alert which covers Kent has been upgraded from yellow to amber as an ongoing heatwave continues to raise temperatures across the nation. Blanketing the entire south east region, the yellow alert issued by the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) first came into effect yesterday morning.

An amber alert means there is likely to be a significant impact on health and social care services due to high temperatures, including a potential rise in deaths among those over 65 or with pre-existing health conditions. It also mean the heat could affect the delivery of health services and lead to an increase in the demand for power.

Experts say more thought must be given to adapting homes and cities to mitigate against rising temperatures and minimise excess deaths.

An amber alert means there is likely to be a significant impact on health and social care services due to high temperatures, including a potential rise in deaths among those over 65 or with pre-existing health conditions. It also mean the heat could affect the delivery of health services and lead to an increase in the demand for power.

The warnings and restrictions come as hot and dry weather scorches England, with temperatures set to rise further over the weekend.

Amber heat health alerts have been issued for much of England as the third heatwave of the summer kicks in. The official alerts have been upgraded for southern England, the Midlands and East of England.

An amber alert means there is likely to be a significant impact on health and social care services due to high temperatures.

More than seven million people had hosepipe bans imposed on them as temperatures soared in the UK's third heatwave of 2025. Astwood Bank in the West Midlands recorded the highest temperature of 34.7C by 18:00 BST on Friday,