The Meteorological Office issued a yellow warning for four days of extreme temperatures as a new heat wave loomed over parts ofEngland and Wales. issued.
The Thursday-Sunday warning was issued when forecasters predicted 35 degrees Celsius in some places, and even a "lonely" 36 degrees Celsius. This was below last month's record highs, surpassing 40 degrees Celsius in some places.
Vulnerable people are more likely to experience adverse health effects, but the broader population may also be affected, the warning said.
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As it increases, it warns of water accidents and fires.
The UK Health and Security Agency has already issued a yellow warning for southern and central England from noon Tuesday to 6 pm on Saturday, with experts telling people advised to be aware of their health. infants too.
According to the Japan Meteorological Agency, temperatures are likely to rise to the mid-30s in the restricted areas.
Outside the Exclusion Zone, the heatwave threshold, which is met at different temperatures in different parts of the UK, is likely still to be met over much of the UK, with temperatures widely There are several spots that reach the late 80s and temperatures in the high 30s.
Scotland and Northern Ireland will also see temperatures in the high 20s and could reach official heatwave standards by Friday.
Dan Ludman, Deputy Chief Meteorologist at the Japan Meteorological Agency, said:
"High temperatures are expected to reach 35 degrees Celsius on Friday and Saturday, and 36 degrees Celsius on Saturday.
"Combined with warmer daytime temperatures, nights will be warmer, with temperatures not expected to drop below 20 degrees Celsius in some parts of the south."
A recent heat wave after months of rain has left rural and urban parks and gardens dry, prompting households in some areas to light fires and barbecues. You are asked not to
The Meteorological Office's Fire Severity Index (FSI), which measures how severe a fire would be if it did occur, is very high in most of England and Wales and "Exceptional" will be reached. in England by the weekend.
Scientists warn that droughts are becoming more likely due to climate change, due to greenhouse gas emissions from burning fossil fuels and other human activities. .
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Heatwaves already more intense due to climate change , becoming more frequent, last month's record temperatures are at least 10 times more likely because of global warming, without which studies show it's "virtually impossible."
Two water companies have announced bans on hose pipes, warning others to follow suit. There is political debate over whether limits should be put in place when utilities are leaking billions of liters of water a day.
UK Center for Ecology and Hydrology (UKCEH) River flows in July were below normal for much of the UK, according to the latest information.
Flows were "exceptionally" low in central and southern England, but were broadly normal levels in north-west England. Flows remain below normal and are likely to remain very low over the next three months into October in central, southern and eastern England.
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Exceptionally low levels in southern England andSouth Walesaccording to UKCEH
Levels in central and northern England are likely to be normal in August, with the exception of the Cretaceous region of Yorkshire, which is likely to be below normal.
In southern England and southern Wales, groundwater levels will be below normal and very low in some areas.
According to UKCEH, it is unclear when water resources will begin to recover in the fall, but they are expected to do so over the next three months.
