Met Office forecasts record heat for Britain this week

• Met Office predicts maximum 28C in the day-to-day period in England, with temperatures rising further to 29C on Monday.
• The forecast warns of worsening conditions: the heat and dry weather will be followed by a change, with the arrival of a cold front from Scotland bringing heavy rain, with the risk of up to 100mm.
• UKHSA from 12:00 on 4 April to 20:00 on 11 April has issued a warning in England about the risk of outbreaks of gastrointestinal illness caused by the spread of infections in drinking water.

Temperatures could reach record highs across Britain this week. According to Met Office, in parts of England it will be between 28C and 29C on Monday, while temperatures could rise even higher in some areas.

The material notes that the heat will not be accompanied by significant cloud cover, as Met Office predicts little to no rainfall across the country. The warmest temperatures, according to the forecast, are expected to reach 28C in England, while the northern areas could see highs of over 10C, and in Scotland temperatures are expected to be close to 16–17C.

Meanwhile, on Monday the highest temperatures are expected across the country: in London, up to 29C. The same materials also note that the heat could be accompanied by a sudden shower, with temperatures potentially reaching 31C.

However, there are also warnings about the weather turning: heavy rain is expected in the afternoon and will likely be accompanied by a cold front moving from Scotland, bringing strong winds, and could also cause the risk of up to 100mm of precipitation. The Independent notes that rainfall of up to 100mm may occur by the end of the week, and that this could be followed by thunderstorms in England on Sunday.

The reason for the change in weather is explained by the following: Met Office links the change to the development of a low-pressure system over the Azores and its influence on rainfall across the country. The material also notes that the cold front could be associated with a weather system coming from Scotland that may bring heavy rain, strong winds and thunderstorms.

Meanwhile, the Guardian also reports on the warning about gastrointestinal illness: UKHSA says that from 12:00 on 4 April in England, the risk of outbreaks of gastrointestinal illness due to contaminated drinking water will increase, with the risk continuing until 20:00 on 11 April. The material notes that the warning applies to areas where there is a risk of health effects in the event of an outbreak, and that the warning remains in effect until 20:00 on 11 April.

The Guardian also points out that the warning is connected to the fact that UKHSA warns of gastrointestinal illness outbreaks caused by contaminated drinking water. It adds that Southern Water has imposed a hosepipe ban (hosepipe ban) from 12:01am on 10 April in Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight, where water restrictions are in place, due to low rainfall and the need to conserve water.

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