The UK has witnessed a series of water-related fatalities in recent days, sparking warnings about the dangers of open water during the hot weather.
Incidents have been reported in Derbyshire, Greater Manchester, and other parts of the country, with authorities urging people to exercise extreme caution when engaging in water activities.
Forecasters predict that the scorching conditions experienced by much of the UK will persist into the coming week, with temperatures expected to exceed 30C in many areas.
Natural England has issued a warning about the risk of wildfires, with parts of southern England and the Midlands considered to be at exceptional risk.
Firefighters have been battling blazes on moorland and in built-up areas, including a major wildfire in Spain that has claimed the lives of at least 12 people, including four believed to be British nationals.
The Met Office has reported that 2026 is the first year to record 35C on six separate days, breaking previous records set in 1976 and 2020.
