The London Ambulance service said life-threatening emergencies soared by 50% as Britain endured its hottest June day on record and hospitals came under mounting pressure.

People in large parts of the U.K. are being warned that high temperatures present a risk to life as a “heat-dome” over Western Europe brings extreme conditions to the continent.

Many of us will be trying to stay hydrated in the hot weather - but you need to be careful about how much you drink

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The Met Office has issued a rare red "extreme heat" warning for parts of central and south England and Wales, for Wednesday and Thursday. | World News

London Ambulance Service expects a 50% surge in emergency calls during the extreme heat, with more people fainting, collapsing, and suffering breathing difficulties.

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Temperatures soared to a record high for June on Wednesday as health services struggled to cope

Temperatures in the UK hit another record high today - reaching 36.4C and breaking Wednesday’s record for the hottest ever June day.

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Rare red warning for extreme heat is in place until 9pm for London, southeast and east of England

The London Ambulance service said life-threatening emergencies soared by 50% as Britain endured its hottest June day on record and hospitals came under mounting pressure.

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