People are being urged to stay hydrated and look out for vulnerable people as the heat builds.
Figures from June show that it took an average of 51 minutes for ambulances to respond to emergencies such as heart attacks and strokes - the target is 18.
More than 2,500 heat-related deaths were recorded in the summer of 2020, with the elderly especially vulnerable, she said.People are advised to find shade and avoid exposure to the sun during the middle of the day
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