England issues heat alerts as temperatures are forecast to climb to 36C
Health officials have expanded warnings across most of England as a hot spell is expected to raise risks for vulnerable people this week.
The UK Health Security Agency has put amber heat-health alerts in place for nine regions of England from Tuesday morning to Friday night, with forecasters saying temperatures could reach 36C or more. The warnings cover a period when officials expect higher health risks, especially for older people and those with existing conditions.
The agency said the alerts are intended to help services and the public prepare for the effects of extreme heat. It advised people to drink water regularly, avoid the sun during the hottest part of the day and keep indoor spaces as cool as possible.
The update came as England continued to face a run of hot, dry weather. In a separate incident, an 18-year-old died after getting into difficulty in the sea at Camber Sands in East Sussex, according to local reporting.
Press Association estimates put the number of deaths in open-water incidents during the summer at more than 40. The heat warnings are due to remain in force until 9pm on Friday.
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