Experts have cautioned that high temperatures on Friday and this weekend will have an impact on persons over 65 and with pre-existing health concerns. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
As temperatures rise, health officials have issued the first heat-health advisory of the year for six districts. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) and the Met Office said that the alert would be in effect for 72 hours beginning at 9 a.m. on Friday. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
It will apply to the following areas: London, the East Midlands, the West Midlands, the East of England, the South East, and the South West. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Met Office predicts “thundery showers” in London on Saturday, despite temperatures reaching 24 degrees Celsius. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Saturday will be the warmest day, with experts predicting temperatures of 27C or 28C, with a minor probability of 29C north of London. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The UKHSA issued a statement warning of a “impact across the health and social care sector” if current anticipated temperatures are met. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The health department asked Londoners to check on relatives, friends and neighbours who may be more vulnerable to illness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Those at risk should also avoid the sun from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., when temperatures are at their highest, according to the UKHSA. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
During last year’s summer heatwave, which saw temperatures in London exceed 40 degrees Celsius for the first time, the UK recorded 3,200 more deaths than the five-year norm. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The severe heat sparked numerous big flames in the metropolis, with the London Fire Brigade having its busiest day since World War II. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
According to the Office for National Statistics (ONS), an additional 3,271 fatalities were reported in Britain during the protracted period of excessive heat in June, July, and August 2022.<\/p>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Experts have cautioned that high temperatures on Friday and this weekend will have an impact on persons over 65 and with pre-existing health concerns. As temperatures rise, health officials have … <\/p>\n