The scorching 40C heatwave will come to an abrupt end this week as heavy rain is set to fall across much of the UK, according to weather forecasters.
The Met Office have said the blistering heat will cool down dramatically on Wednesday as the scorching weather is set to disappear, with downpours predicted across the country.
Temperatures are expected to drop to a more normal level for this time of year from the middle of the week, as cooler air pushes across the country from the west.
