Amber heat-health alerts issued for most of England as temperatures could reach 36C or higher this week – latest updates

Key events15m agoWhat areas are already officially in drought?26m agoWarning of likely impact to health service as amber heat alerts issued for swathes of England52m agoMore parts of England expected to be declared in drought as fifth heatwave of summer loomsWhat areas are already officially in drought?As we mentioned in the opening post, the whole of Wales and half of England has already been declared in drought. Here is a full list of the affected areas in England:

East Anglia

Hertfordshire and London

Thames Valley

Hampshire and the Isle of Wight