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Amber heat health alerts issued

Amber heat health alert issued for England with ‘rise in deaths likely’
A rare amber heat-health alert has been issued for the whole of England, with officials warning soaring temperatures mean a ‘likely rise in deaths’ among vulnerable people. The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has issued the amber heat-health alert for the entire country from 12pm Thursday to 9am Monday.
Health bosses warn of 'rise in deaths' as amber alert issued ahead of 33C heatwave
Health officials have issued amber alerts across England ahead of scorching 33C temperatures. The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) warns that the whole health service is "likely" to be impacted by high temperatures, with a "rise in deaths" expected.
Heat warning issued for Derbyshire with 'rise in deaths' expected across UK
One Derby school is ditching school uniform in an attempt to keep pupils confortable as temperatures soar to 31C
Government warns of 'rise in deaths' as temperatures spiral to 33C during heatwave
The nine Amber-level alerts, covering the entire country, will be in effect from noon on Thursday (June 19) until 9 am on Monday (June 23) as temperatures are expected to rise as high 32C.
Amber heat health alert issued across whole of England – as health bosses warn of ‘rise in deaths’
AN AMBER heat health alert has been issued for the whole of England, as officials warn that soaring June temperatures could mean a “likely rise in deaths”. The alert will be in force
Health experts issue 96-hour warning as hot weather 'likely' to rise in deaths
Health experts have issued a 96-hour heat alert and warned that the weather expected over the next few days is 'likely' to cause deaths. The UK Health Security Agency, which is responsible for public health protection in England, has put in place an amber alert across the East Midlands from 12pm on Thursday, June 19 to 9am on Monday, June 23.
Amber heat alert issued for South West with 'rise in deaths likely'
An amber heat alert for the South West has been issued, beginning at midday today (Thursday, June 19). The heat alert, issued by the UK Health Security Agency, comes as temperatures across the South West could reach above 30°C between today and Saturday.
Surrey heatwave temperatures could hit 32C as health alert upgraded with 'rise in deaths' expected
Temperatures are sizzling this week in Surrey, as mercury is set to hit 32C in some parts, exceeding the heatwave threshold of 28C. The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) issued a yellow health warning this week with concerns for wellbeing.
Amber heatwave health alert for all of England as rise in deaths 'likely'
The UK Health Security says a rise in deaths among vulnerable groups is 'likely' during the heatwave - an amber alert has been issued for all regions of England
UK weather: Amber heat health alert issued across England - with 'rise in deaths likely'
The UKHSA alert warns there could be "a rise in deaths" among people with pre-existing health conditions and those aged over 65.
Amber heat health alerts issued as temperatures above 30C likely
Amber heat health alerts have been issued across the whole of England with temperatures likely to exceed 30C for the first time this year. The alerts, which will be in effect from midday on Thursday until 09:00 BST on Monday,
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Amber heat health alert issued for all of England with 'rise in deaths likely'
All of England has been issued with an amber heat health alert warning, which is in place until Monday, June 23, according to ...