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UK Faces Scorching 34C Heatwave Amid Hosepipe Ban

7/11/2025

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The UK is bracing for a scorching heatwave, with temperatures soaring to 34C (93F) this weekend. Vulnerable communities are under yellow health alerts, highlighting the dangers posed by the extreme heat. Meanwhile, a hosepipe ban impacts five million residents in drought-stricken Yorkshire, as the country endures its third heatwave in just a month, with little rain on the horizon.

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The UK is bracing for a scorching heatwave, with temperatures soaring to 34C (93F) this weekend. Vulnerable communities are under yellow health alerts, highlighting the dangers posed by the extreme heat. Meanwhile, a hosepipe ban impacts five million residents in drought-stricken Yorkshire, as the country endures its third heatwave in just a month, with little rain on the horizon.