Wales' extreme heatwave could lead to a spike in deaths unless people take proper precautions, one of the country's most senior doctors has warned. Deputy chief medical officer for Wales Chris Jones said the amber heat warning announced by the Met Office for Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday comes at a time when the NHS is already under "unprecedented pressure".
He added that event organisers should consider postponing their mass gatherings during this period if they are not confident that they can keep people protected from the sun. Parts of east Wales could see temperatures reach early to mid-30s next week which could endanger life.
Dr Jones said the heatwave will have a significant impact on society affecting everything from transport to schools and workplaces. Here is the full transcript of the interview we carried out with him on Thursday.
