UK Issues Red Warning for Extreme Heat Amidst Ongoing Drought

The UK Met Office has issued a Red weather warning for extreme heat across parts of southern England, the Midlands, and South Wales, indicating a significant risk to life and health. This alert, effective from Thursday evening, coincides with Yellow heat health alerts for other regions until Sunday. Additionally, a prolonged dry spell has led to a drought declaration in North Wales and the Upper Severn area.