Heatwave peak sees parts of UK climb to 33C

The UK experienced the peak of a four-day heatwave on Monday, with temperatures in parts of England reaching 33C.

London’s Heathrow was the hottest place in the UK, reaching 33.1C, closely followed by St James’s Park at 33C.

It comes as most of England is subject to an amber heath health alert, meaning the entire population, the NHS, and transportation is likely to be affected.

Wimbledon saw its hottest opening day on record, with tennis players seen holding ice bags on their heads to keep them cool.

Several other areas peaked above 30C, including parts of Suffolk, Oxfordshire and Bedfordshire.