London is expected to see temperatures hit 30°C for a second consecutive day as a heatwave continues to grip the UK. Forecasts from the Met Office show that the East of England and the

Midlands may also experience highs of 28°C.

An amber heat health alert, issued by the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA), remains in place until 18:00 BST on Tuesday. This marks the second such alert in two weeks, signaling likely impacts across the entire health system.

The warning covers London, the East Midlands, South East, South West, and East of England. A yellow alert, indicating slightly less serious health impacts, has also been issued for Yorkshire and Humber and the West Midlands.

According to the UKHSA, temperatures are expected to peak on Monday, with much of the country seeing early to mid-30°C readings. The UK's June temperature record stands at 35.6°C, set in 1957 in Southampton and matched in 1976 in Camden Square, London.

Public health officials are urging caution. Dr. Agostinho Sousa, head of extreme events and health protection at UKHSA, encouraged people to check in on vulnerable individuals and take sensible precautions when outdoors.

Darren Farmer, Director of Operations at the London Ambulance Service, emphasized the importance of staying hydrated, avoiding alcohol, and staying out of direct sunlight during the hottest part of the day. He also reminded people to take medications as prescribed.

Carrie Johnson, wife of former Prime Minister Boris Johnson, shared a personal warning after being hospitalized for severe dehydration while breastfeeding, urging other mothers to prioritize hydration.

Meanwhile, at the Glastonbury Festival, now concluding its five-day run, temperatures are expected to reach 27°C on Sunday. The hottest Glastonbury on record was in 2017, with highs of 30°C and dozens treated for heat-related issues. Photo by Alisdare Hickson, Wikimedia commons.