The North East is basking in glorious sunshine and temperatures are expected to stay warm over the coming days.
Other parts of the UK are also scorching, with some areas seeing highs of 33C. Now TV Dr Amir Khan has shared some surprising tips to help people stay cool during the hot weather.
On ITV's Lorraine show on Monday, which was being hosted by Carol Vorderman, Dr Amir Khan said people may be tempted to go for a cold shower or cool drink to bring down their temperatures. But he explained they should actually do the direct opposite.