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Spain has been hit by a heatwave with the mercury hitting 32C in Seville this week and highs of 35C in Madrid and 31C in Barcelona. The UK has also been issued a yellow heat health warning Politics
Temperatures in the capital reached highs of 29C on Wednesday and will rise again to 30C on Friday, before settling at 25C at the end of the week Society
The warnings mean significant impacts on health and social care services Society
A Government amber heat health alert was imposed and forecasters warned of a risk of isolated thunderstorms and infrequent outbreaks of rain during the hot spell. Events
An official heatwave is recorded by the Met Office when areas reach a certain temperature for three days in a row, with thresholds varying from 25C (77F) to 28C (82F) in different areas. Events
The Met Office previously said temperatures could reach the mid-30s in some areas over the coming days. Society
Yellow heat health warning issued as London braces for more scorching temperatures Newham Recorder Events
The UKHSA has issued a yellow heat health alert across parts of the nation as temperatures have been predicted to reach a scorching 36C in some areas next week Events
The warning will be in place from 12pm on Monday until 6pm on Wednesday. Society
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