The expected hot spell comes after temperatures soared past 30C in parts of the UK last week - as the country had its third heatwave of the year.

A 740-mile wall of rain is set to drench the UK this Sunday as stormy weather dramatically changes the recent summer heat.

Several water providers have announced hosepipe bans following prolonged dry weather in a challenging period for UK gardens.

Margret Kristin Palsdottir, a local police commissioner, said the evacuation went smoothly and lasted about 90 minutes.

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