Heatwave Hits Animals and Humans | Belfast News

Heatwave chaos is hitting the UK hard — animals are collapsing from heatstroke, vet clinics are overwhelmed, and rescue centers are bursting at the seams with hedgehogs and foxes desperately seeking shade and water. With July already 3 degrees hotter than average and temperatures soaring to 35°C, wildlife is suffering, and humans are at risk too. The UK Health Security Agency has issued amber alerts, warning the elderly — especially those over 85 — are most vulnerable as homes turn into ovens. Meanwhile, blood supplies are dangerously low due to extreme heat making donations harder and increasing demand from sickle cell patients. NHS Blood and Transplant is urgently calling for donors, especially for O negative, B negative, and O positive, and is urging people to “give before you go” if heading on vacation — because right now, every drop counts. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/023ec57a793b372f