Brief relief ahead of fifth heatwave - as more areas could move into drought

While Monday won't be quite as hot as the weekend, temperatures will ramp up ahead of the fifth widespread heatwave of the year.

Minister Basavaraj Rayaraddy says the government is considering relief for farmers who have paid crop insurance premiums as well as those who cannot take up sowing due to inadequate rainfall

HUNDREDS of tourists are falling sick at some of Britain's most affluent beaches ahead of the fifth heatwave of the summer. New figures show high reports of illness across the UK's beaches, those accredited under British Blue Flag meaning they've passed strict tests for cleanliness. Marine conservation charity Surfers

Sightseers shield themselves from the scorching sun outside Buckingham Palace (Picture: Vuk Valcic/ZUMA Press Wire/Shutterstock) The UK is set to bake under a fifth heatwave, with new heat health alerts in place and highs of 36°C forecast. The yellow heat health alerts run from 9am on Saturday to 9pm on Tuesday and war

New heat alerts are to come into force as the UK braces for its fifth heatwave of the year, bringing scorching highs of 36C