A yellow heat health alert has been issued for Norfolk with the mercury set to rise to 28C in parts of the county. 

The alert, issued by the UK Health Security Agency and Met Office, will come into force from 9am on Monday and remain in place until 11pm on Wednesday.

Towns in the west of the county, including Thetford and Downham Market, are expected to reach temperatures of 28C on Tuesday, while 27C is forecast for Norwich. 

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A yellow heat warning has been issued for the East of EnglandA yellow heat warning has been issued for the East of England (Image: UKHSA) The East of England is among the regions issued with the strongest warnings with the "potential for significant impacts to be observed across the health and social care sector due to the high temperatures".

This includes an "observed increase in mortality across the population likely, particularly in the 65 plus age group or those with health conditions, but impacts may also be seen in younger age groups". 

The alert also notes that an increased demand for remote healthcare services is "likely" and the internal temperatures in care settings, including hospitals and care homes, could exceed the recommended threshold for clinical risk assessment.