Today (August 11) Bristol City Council is opening additional centres for homeless people to get some vital shade and cool temperatures amid this week's 'extreme heat' amber weather warning. As another heatwave hits the UK, these temporary centres will be available for rough sleepers from today until Sunday (August 14).
Working with St Mungo's, a homeless charity that aims to end homelessness and rebuild the lives of rough sleepers, there will be opportunities for people to get away from the heat. The 'extreme heat' amber weather warning is in place for the South West and many other areas of the UK, and can cause health issues due to heat exhaustion.
Temperatures are expected to hit 33C today, with a rise to 35C tomorrow (August 12) and Saturday. At the centres available for rough sleepers to get some shade, St Mungo's will be handing out sun hats and sun cream, as well as providing people with advice on how to stay safe during the heat.
