Several councils in West Sussex have announced bin collections will be earlier to reduce exposure to extreme heat.
Several councils in West Sussex have announced bin collections will be earlier to reduce exposure to extreme heat.
Arun, Horsham, Chichester and Crawley are advising residents to put bins out the night before where it is safe to do so as waste collection teams will be collecting earlier in the day, with some starting as early as 5:30am.
A health boss has warned that the forecast for high temperatures could result in people dying, while Deputy Prime Minister Dominic Raab said people should be resilient enough to “enjoy the sunshine”.
College of Paramedics chief executive Tracy Nicholls said the “ferocious heat” the UK is predicted to experience over the next few days could have a detrimental effect on Britons.
Scorching temperatures are predicted for Monday, with Peterborough expected to hit 37C and Milton Keynes, Norwich and Lincoln set to see 36C – while temperatures could rise to 40C in London on Tuesday.
Climate attribution scientist at the Met Office Dr Nikos Christidis said the 40C prediction is a result of climate change.
The forecaster has issued an amber warning for the majority of England on Sunday, which then extends to southern Scotland and Wales from Monday until Tuesday.
The UK’s first red extreme heat warning has also been issued by the Met Office across a large part of England from London to Manchester and York on Monday and Tuesday.
The UK Health Security Agency has also issued a heat health warning at level four, which is described as a “national emergency”.
Ministers held a virtual emergency Cobra meeting on Saturday after meteorologists warned the record high temperatures could put lives at risk.
Additional contingency support for ambulance services, such as more call handlers and extra working hours, have been put in place on Monday and Tuesday.
Transport services are expected to be disrupted on both days, with Cabinet Office Minister Kit Malthouse urging people not to travel.
Southern rail are also urging passengers not to travel unless it is absolutely necessary.
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