00:00Health agencies have issued a yellow heat health alert for London, warning of rising
00:05temperatures from midweek into early next week. It means minor impacts are likely for
00:11health and social care services, with increased demand from vulnerable people and pressure
00:16on care settings. People are also being warned of risks linked to heat, including illness,
00:22dehydration and dangers in open water, such as cold water shock. The UK Health Security
00:28Agency advises taking precautions and following official guidance during periods of hot weather.
00:34The alert runs from 3pm on Wednesday 17th June until 8pm on Monday 22nd June,
00:41when conditions are expected to ease once again.
Comments