New heat alerts to come into force as UK braces for fifth heatwave

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.

Heat health alerts have been issued for Yorkshire as temperatures are expected to climb back up over the weekend, potentially reaching 30C next week.

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

Manchester is set to see its hottest day on Wednesday next week

The current heatwave has exposed vulnerabilities in public health systems, power generation, transportation networks and tourism infrastructure, forcing governments to adapt to more frequent periods of extreme weather.

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

Maritimers spent the day basking in the sun or trying to escape it as temperatures soared across the region.

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.