Fourth heatwave of summer to hit Britain within days

Environment
25 Jul 2026 • 8:30 PM MYT
The Independent
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Fourth heatwave of summer to hit Britain within days

  • Britain is forecast to experience its fourth heatwave of the summer, with temperatures potentially reaching 35C next week.
  • Following rainfall in the north and north-west this weekend, hot and dry conditions are expected to return to much of England and eastern Wales.
  • Yellow heat health alerts are currently in effect across parts of the East Midlands, West Midlands, South East, South West, East of England, and London until Sunday morning.
  • Next week, temperatures in England and Wales are predicted to peak between 25-32C, with central and eastern England possibly seeing 30-35C.
  • Over 20 million Britons are currently under a hosepipe ban, and experts warn that extreme heat events will become more common, necessitating infrastructure upgrades.

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