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UK Faces Sixth Heatwave This Week, Temperatures Could Hit 29C
Met Office warns of sixth heatwave this week with southern England hitting 29C.
In brief
Met Office warns of sixth heatwave this week with southern England hitting 29C. Southern England could see temperatures up to 29C during the sixth heatwave of the year. Originally reported by Dailymail.
Sixth heatwave forecast
Met Office predicts southern England will hit 29C by next week's end.
Heatwave definition
Three consecutive days above 25C in Scotland or 28C in London qualify as a heatwave.
Recent heat records
UK recorded 33 days above 30C this summer, breaking the previous record of 22 days.
Drought conditions
Three-quarters of England and all of Wales are in drought with reservoirs 20% below normal.
Water restrictions
Hosepipe bans cover 30 million people across 12 water companies in England and Wales.
El Nino impact
El Nino weather patterns could bring wetter autumn conditions to ease drought.
Reservoir status
Twelve out of 31 monitored reservoirs are less than half full, eight are exceptionally low.
Drought timeline
East Anglia and Devon could remain in drought until April 2027.
Water agency response
Environment Agency urges water companies to maintain efficiency measures despite recent rainfall.
Historic heat
UK summer average temperature was 16.5C, 1.9C above long-term average.
Drought severity
UK needs 120% of typical rainfall over seven months to fully recover from drought.
Water stress
Groundwater levels are receding and will take months to recharge after recent dry spells.
Heatwave impact
Extreme heat accompanied by dry conditions has strained water supplies across the UK.
Weather patterns
Deep low pressure forming west of UK will bring warmer air from the Atlantic.
Drought status
Three-quarters of England and Wales remain in drought despite recent rainfall.
Future outlook
Met Office warns of potential for one final heatwave before the end of September.
At a glance
Southern England could see temperatures up to 29C during the sixth heatwave of the year.
