Amber heat-health alerts issued for most of England as temperatures could reach 36C or higher this week – latest updates
Summary
Most of England is under amber heat-health alerts as temperatures may reach 36°C or higher this week, with warnings of risks to public health, especially for older people and those with health conditions. Large areas of England and all of Wales are already in drought, leading to water use restrictions and increased wildfire risks after several record-breaking heatwaves this summer.Key Facts
- Amber heat-health alerts cover the West Midlands, East Midlands, south-east England, London, and the east of England from Tuesday morning to Wednesday evening.
- Yellow heat alerts are in place for the north-east, north-west, south-west, and Yorkshire and the Humber regions.
- Drought affects all of Wales and more than half of England, including East Anglia, London, Thames Valley, and other areas.
- Over 25 million people face water restrictions like hosepipe bans, especially customers of South East Water and Thames Water.
- This summer has seen multiple heatwaves, with some linked to over 2,800 extra deaths and the driest July since 1836.
- The National Drought Group, which includes UK agencies and experts, will meet to declare more areas in drought and plan responses.
- High temperatures and drought have increased wildfire risks and threatened water supplies and food production.
- The EU’s Copernicus program reported that Western Europe had record-breaking average temperatures for June and July 2026.
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