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Britain has woken up to yet another scorching day as the country is set to experience the longest heatwave in 20 years.
The country is baking in temperatures exceeding those in Sicily and Crete as it enjoys Mediterranean weather.
If the blazing heat continues today and tomorrow, it will be the first five-day heatwave since 1995.
On Monday, it was the third consecutive day the heat reached 30C - the first time since 2005.
The Met Office has issued the second highest heatwave alert for all of Britain as the country endures some extreme heat.
The level three amber heatwave warning is one behind a national emergency and has been issued from 9am Monday to 9am Thursday, as forecasters anticipate highs of 36C.
On Monday the temperature reached 32C (91F) at RAF Northolt, west London.
The amber warning is issued when "there is a 90% probability of heatwave conditions" according to the Met Office website.
It means social and healthcare workers should ensure high-risk groups including the elderly, children and those with medical conditions, are kept cool and hydrated.
The NHS has issued advice and guidelines on their website website to help people deal with the blazing sunshine.
NHS advice includes urging people to: "Spend time in the shade when the sun is strongest, between 11am and 3pm."
It also said: "Keep rooms cool by using shades, have cool baths or showers and stay hydrated."
There has also been one incident of a road surface melting near Guildford, where spilt oil had "melted into the tarmac due to the heat", according to Surrey Police.
It is so hot the Trades Union Congress urged employers to relax staff dress codes and provide cool drinks as well as providing regular breaks.
Eurocrats in Brussels have also been advised to sit in the shade or a dark room and to avoid alcohol.