Kent recorded 30.6°C on Sunday, with temperatures forecast to climb to around 32°C across parts of southeast England.
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The United Kingdom is heading toward its fifth heatwave of the year, with unusually persistent hot weather fuelling concerns about crop damage, water stress and wider agricultural impacts.
The village of Frittenden in Kent reached 30.6°C on Sunday, while forecasters expect temperatures to rise to around 32°C in parts of southeast England in the coming days.
Meteorologists say 2026 has already seen a record number of days above 30°C, continuing a pattern of prolonged summer heat that has affected large areas of the country.
Farmers have warned that extended periods of high temperatures and limited rainfall could affect crop yields, soil moisture and livestock conditions, particularly in southeastern agricultural regions.
Health authorities have also urged the public to take precautions against heat-related illnesses as the latest spell of hot weather is expected to keep temperatures well above seasonal averages across much of southern England.
