Heatwave fuels rise in wild swimming across Amsterdam
Amsterdam residents sought relief from the summer heat on Wednesday by plunging into the city’s network of canals, rivers and docks.
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Heatwave reveals 'ghost' buildings at historic properties: Parch marks of long lost hall and buried wall show up in grounds of abbey and manor house
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The marks in the grounds of Fountains Abbey in North Yorkshire and Mottisfont in Hampshire give a view of both the foundations of a lost hall and the remains of walls.
Heatwave is making Britain's pothole crisis worse, warns the AA
The AA says baking temperatures weaken road surfaces, leading to a spike in pothole-related vehicle breakdowns.
Heatwave warning: Common home fan mistake could be deadly, causing heart attacks, scientists warn
It may seem like the one thing that can provide relief in a heatwave, but if it is too hot, a fan can be dangerous, a new study has found.
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China experiences record number of hot days since March
Heatwave in China has seen surge in energy demand with increased sales of air conditioners and handheld fans.
Heatwave causes water shortages in Iran as temps top 50C
Reservoirs of the dams supplying water to Tehran are currently at their lowest level in a century.
Heatwave compounds crisis for Gaza's displaced and injured
Across the Gaza Strip, the scorching heat has exacerbated the crisis, with water shortages, failing sanitation and limited space all threatening public health.
Heatwave ends as heavy and thundery downpours bring cooler temperatures after hottest day of the year
From tomorrow, parts of the UK are set to experience rain showers, as fresh and cool temperatures come in from the west, the Met Office has said.
Heatwave death warnings issued for England as temperatures soar towards 35C - while Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales all record warmest day of the year
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It comes as six million homes have been hit with a hosepipe ban and fire chiefs have warned of a increased risk of wildfires and drowning as people try to escape the heat in pools and ponds.
Heatwave peaks TODAY at 35C as 6million homes are hit by hosepipe bans and fire chiefs warn of wildfire and drowning risks
Amber heat health alerts are in place for the Midlands and southern and eastern England until 9am on Monday, warning of the potential for a rise in deaths.