Amber heat-health alerts issued for most of England as temperatures could reach 36°C or higher this week

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The UK Health Security Agency has upgraded heat-health alerts for nine regions in England, effective from 9am Tuesday to 9pm Friday, warning of rising temperatures that may increase health risks for vulnerable groups including older adults and those with existing health conditions. An 18-year-old died in a sea incident at Camber Sands beach, East Sussex, bringing the estimated total of open-water deaths during the hot, dry summer to over 40. Health authorities recommend drinking plenty of water, avoiding sun during peak hours, and keeping indoor spaces cool.