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| The Met Office has raised its heatwave alert level in parts of England as hot and humid conditions look set to continue until Friday. | The Met Office has raised its heatwave alert level in parts of England as hot and humid conditions look set to continue until Friday. |
| London and south-east England are now classed as Level 3 with temperatures set to reach at least 32C. | London and south-east England are now classed as Level 3 with temperatures set to reach at least 32C. |
| The Department of Health has issued special advice for the elderly and other people at risk from the heat. | The Department of Health has issued special advice for the elderly and other people at risk from the heat. |
| In other parts of the UK, temperatures remain cooler and some areas are expected to see thundery downpours. | In other parts of the UK, temperatures remain cooler and some areas are expected to see thundery downpours. |
| This is the first time the Met Office has issued a Level 3 alert since June 2006. | This is the first time the Met Office has issued a Level 3 alert since June 2006. |
| Met Office spokeswoman Sarah Holland said: "We are expecting temperatures in London and the South East to reach 31-32C today and on Thursday they might reach 33C. | Met Office spokeswoman Sarah Holland said: "We are expecting temperatures in London and the South East to reach 31-32C today and on Thursday they might reach 33C. |
| "After that we are expecting temperatures to come down and by the weekend it should be a lot cooler." | |
| The Department of Health (DoH) said those at most risk from heatstroke include the very young and the very old, and people with heart and respiratory problems. | |
| It said people should contact their local environmental health officer if they have concerns about living conditions for themselves or a vulnerable friend, neighbour or relative. | |
| Ozone levels are set to increase and the DoH has advised people to keep their windows shaded and closed when the temperature is hotter outside than inside. | |
| People with respiratory problems should stay inside during the hottest part of the day. |