# UK Faces Sixth Heatwave This Week, Temperatures Could Hit 29C

> Met Office warns of sixth heatwave this week with southern England hitting 29C.
- Title: UK Faces Sixth Heatwave This Week, Temperatures Could Hit 29C
- Summary: 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…
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- Published: 2026-09-16T14:08:28+00:00
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- Topics: uk, met office, heatwave, southern england, temperatures, drought, hosepipe bans, environment agency, el nino, reservoirs, news, entertainment
## 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.
## Key takeaway

Southern England could see temperatures up to 29C during the sixth heatwave of the year.