The UK is currently experiencing its hottest week, with temperatures reaching 32C, prompting the NHS to issue warnings about heat-related health risks. The health body highlighted the dangers of heat exhaustion, which can lead to symptoms like dizziness, excessive sweating, and headaches, but is generally manageable if addressed quickly. However, if heat exhaustion progresses to heatstroke, it can become life-threatening, with symptoms including a rapid rise in body temperature, lack of sweating, and altered skin color, particularly difficult to assess on darker skin tones. Experts have also cautioned about the risk of Rhabdomyolysis, a serious condition caused by muscle breakdown that can occur during intense physical exertion in high heat. Individuals are advised to cool down and hydrate promptly, and to seek medical help if symptoms persist beyond 30 minutes. The NHS emphasizes the importance of recognizing these symptoms early to prevent severe health consequences.