A heatwave is set to sweep across the UK this week with highs of 34C in the East of England. The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has issued heat health warnings across England in response. From 9am on Tuesday,

UK heatwave maps have captured the intense plume that is due to scorch the nation this week, with temperatures of 34C expected to hit the UK, as amber weather warnings are in place

Temperatures across the UK are expected to rise this week, with the fourth heatwave of the summer on its way for some parts. Amber and yellow heat health alerts have been issued in England, from 12:00 BST on Monday until 18:00 on Wednesday by the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA ) and the Met Office.

Fires burned in France’s Aude wine region, along Bulgaria’s southern borders, near Montenegro’s capital and coast, and in Turkey’s northwest — and Hungary recorded record-breaking weekend temperatures.

A heat wave gripping parts of Europe sent temperatures over 109.4 degrees Fahrenheit — 40 degrees Celsius — in southern France and the Western Balkans on Monday.

Wildfires have been raging across Europe over the past few days, with several countries, such as Italy and Spain, experiencing severe heatwaves.