- The record-breaking May heatwave is set to ease across parts of the UK on Thursday, with London's temperatures dropping to 31C from the 35.1C seen earlier in the week.
- The Midlands and North West anticipate highs of 28C, but temperatures will remain high in the south.
- The Met Office forecasts that another “tropical night” with temperatures above 20C is unlikely, though the UK will remain warm, especially in the south, with some showers expected by the weekend.
- Thousands of residents in Kent have been asked to conserve water for essential purposes only due to high demand causing supply issues during the heatwave.
- The hot weather has led to multiple deaths across the UK due to difficulties encountered during open water swimming.
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