Health warning to UK as temperatures soar to 30C within DAYS: Officials issue yellow heat alert across England with fears of ‘significant impacts’ in health and social care – as hay fever sufferers also brace for ‘pollen bomb’ [Video]

02:46 EDT 23 Jun 2024, updated 04:32 EDT 23 Jun 2024

A health warning has been issued for most of England as temperatures look set to soar to 30C (86F).

The alert was issued for all but one region – the North East – with some areas advised of ‘significant impacts’ in the health and social care sector.

The yellow warning from the UK Health Security Agency and Met Office will be in force from tomorrow until Thursday afternoon.

It came as hay fever and asthma sufferers were warned to expect a ‘pollen bomb’ today, triggered by rising temperatures after weeks of cold and rain. Forecasters say the entire country, except the Scottish Highlands, will have ‘very high’ pollen levels.

The charity Asthma + Lung UK is urging those with severe symptoms to ‘avoid going outdoors as much as possible’ to prevent severe attacks.