What Britishers are doing to cope with extreme heat- see pics
Temperature expected to rise
The Met Office stated that the values are preliminary since it is anticipated that the temperatures would rise much higher and that additional places will report their findings at various times during the day.
After a continuous heatwave caused portions of London to experience the hottest night on record on Monday night with a temperature of 26 degrees Celsius, the nation prepared for record-breaking temperatures the next day.
People rush to beaches
Sunbathers take a dip in the river to cool down at the Hackney Marshes. As many people chose to stay indoors where it was cool, some thought of enjoying it with water.
If you cannot go the beach, enjoy your pool
A woman fills up a padding swimming pool for her son to enjoy himself in the scorching heat.
Keep your pets cool
Laurtia holds her dog from jumping into the paddling pool. It's important to keep your pets cool in this bright heat.
Keep yourself hydrated with cool drinks
People take away their drinks to escape the hot scorching weather
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