Heat health alerts coming into force - as fifth wave of high temperatures looms

The UK is bracing for its fifth heatwave of the year, with new heat alerts coming into force as highs of 36C (97F) are forecast.

The Met Office has warned temperatures will soar to 36C as the UK braces for its fifth heatwave of the year, with yellow heat health alerts in force across parts of England until Tuesday.

The health alerts run 9am Saturday to 9pm Tuesday and warn that the hot weather is likely to affect the wellbeing of the population.

The health alerts run 9am Saturday to 9pm Tuesday and warn that the hot weather is likely to affect the wellbeing of the population.

The UK Health Security Agency has issued a yellow heat health alert for the region

Italy placed all of its major cities under the highest heat alert Thursday as a blistering heat wave gripped Europe, setting a national temperature record in Austria, fuelling wildfires in France and disrupting energy and transport systems across the continent.

The heat has set a national temperature record in Austria, fueled wildfires in France and disrupted energy and transportation systems across the continent.

Austria breaks national temperature record, Hungary cuts power use as drought hits nuclear plant

Scientists and officials warn that such events are becoming more frequent and intense as the climate warms.

Italy has placed all major cities under the highest heat alert as Europe faces a severe heat wave

Italy has placed all major cities under the highest heat alert as Europe faces a severe heat wave

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Italian media have linked several recent deaths to the latest heatwave.

The National Centre for Ocean Information Services (INCOIS) has issued a swell surge (Kallakkadal) alert for the coastal belt stretching from Alappad to Edava. High waves reaching heights of up to 1.6 meters, alongside potential coastal erosion and sea incursions, are expected along the coastline until 11.30 p.m. on Au

There have been at least 19 deaths related to the heatwave which has brought the country's hottest day since records began.