In the last few moments, the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has upgraded its heat alerts from yellow to amber for large parts of England. The latest amber alerts cover London, the Midlands, the South East, South West and East of England.

Amber heat health alerts have been issued across parts of England, as hosepipe bans come into force in various locations amid the third heatwave of the summer.The UK Health Security Agency’s (UKHSA’s) latest heat health warning comes as hot and dry weather scorches England,

Residents brace for a potential hosepipe ban as the sweltering heat continues. The continued temperatures have led water companies across the country to constantly keep track of their water supplies as reservoirs have started to dry up due to the drought.