Scorching temperatures may affect people's health and disrupt transport, the Met Office says.
An amber extreme heat warning has come into force, with temperatures forecast to hit 37C in some parts of the UK over the next four days.
"We've already seen temperatures above 30C every day this week - Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday - and that will continue until Sunday."In Wales, Cardiff may see temperatures exceeding 30C. This will rise to "exceptional" - the highest level of risk - for parts of England and Wales by the weekend, whileThe period between January and June this year was, prompting warnings about the effects on agriculture, nature and wildlife.
Water companies are being urged to protect essential supplies into a dry autumn, while three firms have already implemented hosepipe bans.David Barton says it's been a dry winter, spring and summer on his farmInstead the grass has turned yellow, the land is bone-dry, and many of the crops that feed his cows have died.As England and Wales enter a heatwave forecast to last until Sunday, these are challenging times for farmers.
Martin Salter, chief policy adviser for the charity, said "millions of gallons of scarce water is being wasted" on lawns and golf courses when they should be used to help rivers survive and protect wildlife and the economy.
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