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Elizabeth Rizzini from BBC Weather reports that heat health alerts are being implemented for all of England, particularly southern and central regions where amber warnings could lead to travel disruptions and strain on healthcare services. The escalating temperatures, following a warm night, are expected to peak on Tuesday, with much of England and Wales reaching 25-28C, while some areas could hit 34C, meeting heatwave thresholds in various regions throughout the week.
Moreover, the national drought group, consisting of organizations like the Met Office, regulators, the government, and water companies, has cautioned that England is currently facing significant water shortages. These deficits are adversely affecting the environment and agriculture, resulting in diminished crop yields, reduced livestock feed, harm to river wildlife, wetlands, and an increase in wildfires scattered across the country.
The soaring temperatures in the UK have been attributed to a southeasterly wind drawing warm air from the European continent, where record-breaking temperatures have been observed. French cities like Bergerac and Bordeaux recently set all-time highs at 41.4C and 41.6C, prompting red heat warnings in France and Spain.
The amber heat health alert, issued by the UK Health Security Agency, is in effect for various regions spanning from the Midlands to the South East, with yellow alerts covering other parts of England. Scotland and Northern Ireland may reach temperatures of 23-26C, with central and southern England, as well as southeast Wales, potentially experiencing the low 30s. Despite not surpassing the warmest day of the year, regions could witness a record high temperature for the year
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