'Risk to life' alert issued for three regions in England as temperatures to plunge

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It is the second cold health alert this autumn, after a warning in the North West and West Midlands regions came into force on Thursday

Yellow cold health alerts meaning there is a "greater risk to life of vulnerable people" have been issued by the Government for large parts of the UK as temperatures fall below -6C in parts of the country.

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has issued an alert for the North West of England, North East of England and Yorkshire from 9pm on Sunday. The alerts will remain in place until Thursday morning, the agency said.

It is the second cold health alert this autumn, after a warning in the North West and West Midlands regions came into force on Thursday.

Yellow cold health alerts also mean there is an "increased use of healthcare services by vulnerable people," the agency said.

Britons have suffered through two freezing nights, with many parts of the UK experiencing the coldest night this autumn.

Paul Coleman, Consultant in Public Health at UKHSA, said: "This is the latest cold-health alert of the season, and we can expect more as we move further into winter. Cold weather can have a serious impact on the health of some people, including those aged 65 and over and those with pre-existing health conditions, so it is vital to check in on friends, family and neighbours who are most vulnerable.

"We’re also reminding people to take simple steps to stay warm and look after their health. If you can, try to heat the rooms you spend most of your time in, such as your living room or bedroom, and dress warmly to help you stay safe and well during colder weather."

Following a widespread frost on Friday, temperatures are expected to drop again overnight and into Sunday, and possibly fall below 0C in some areas.

Throughout the day on Saturday, temperatures could reach the low-teens in southern parts of England, where dry and sunny conditions are forecast. Showers are expected in the far northwest of England, with quite heavy bursts forecast in northern Scotland.

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