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Oral Statement on the Government's response to the recent extreme heat conditions
Public Health England has today issued a heat-health alert as the Met Office forecasts high temperatures for the coming days.
National Drought Group reiterates the importance of continuing to work together to prepare for all weather eventualities and future droughts.
Public Health England has published the Heatwave Plan for 2013 to raise organisational, public and professional awareness of the potential dangers to health from severe hot weather.
With temperatures rising to forecasted record levels this weekend, UKHSA and the Met Office is reminding people to take precautions to stay safe through the hot weather.
Much of England may experience “heatwave” conditions from Tuesday this week. Public Health England offers advice on staying safe in the heat.
Areas around England may experience ‘heatwave’ conditions over the next few days, according to Met Office forecasts.
London and the South East of England may experience ‘heatwave’ conditions over the next few days, according to Met Office forecasts.
Hot weather forecasts for parts of England have prompted warnings to take care from Public Health England (PHE).
Heatwave temperatures have arrived across the eastern part of the country, prompting PHE to urge people to take extra care.
Plans to maintain water supply resilience have been discussed by National Drought Group members amidst ongoing hot and dry weather.
Emergency medical treatment to some of the world’s poorest people at risk from a deadly heatwave that has seen temperatures in Pakistan reach as high as 45°C.
People warned that hazards around bridges and locks, dangerous flows and unexpectedly cold water can catch bathers off guard.
Public Health England issues a heat-health warning as the Met Office forecasts high temperatures.
Public Health England (PHE) advises people to continue taking measures to keep cool as night time temperatures remain high.
PHE's weekly surveillance bulletin reveals a small increase in reports of heat related illness from Monday 8 July to Sunday 14 July.
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