Britain’s intense heatwave is set to continue for at least another 24 hours, with temperatures potentially breaching the 40C mark on Tuesday.
The UK has received its first ever Red Extreme heat warning as the country bakes over the next two days.
The Met Office has issued the warning, calling it "exceptional" and stating that there could be a risk to people's health and even their lives if precautions are not taken.
Whether at home, travelling or struggling to sleep, here are a few hacks for staying cool in the boiling conditions.
What to eat to stay cool during the heatwave
Certain foods can help our body to cope with the stifling weather outside - and some of them might appear baffling at first.
A hot bowl of soup might be a winter staple but it can also help keep you cool in summer by making you sweat.
As the sweat evaporates, it cools down your body.
For similar reasons, a spicy chili or curry can have the same impact.
Curcumin present in the spice turmeric helps improve blood circulation, speeds up blood flow and cools your body down.
Coconut milk, found in some Thai curries, also helps support hydration, prevent exhaustion and muscle aches in hot weather.
Foods with high water content, such as watermelon, are also good for staying refreshed, while spinach contains vitamins for controlling blood pressure - another factor in keeping a well-regulated temperature.
Staying cool at home
The temptation is to open those windows wide during the summer months.
But doing so might actually make your home even hotter.
The rule you should go by is whether it is hotter outside than inside.
If the temperature is higher outside than it is inside, you should keep your windows and curtains closed. This will shut the heat out, and help to keep your home cool.
If, however, it's cooler outside or there's a pleasant breeze, then you should open the windows.
Alongside keeping your windows closed, it is also advised you close your blinds or curtains to keep out the sun’s rays.
For those with fans at home, there is an added cheat available of placing ice in front of the gadget so that it can amplify the cool air as the ice melts.
Travelling
For those unlucky enough to have to be on the move during Tuesday’s sweltering weather, there is advice on how to protect yourself from the extreme heat.
Drink plenty of water while travelling is key, while keeping alcohol and caffeine intake to a minimum.
The guidance is also to wear fabrics such as cotto n which retain water and keep you cool.
Putting on loose-fitting outfits such as tunics, A-line dresses, cropped trousers, natural fabric shirts and blouses left untucked are a sure way make for a more manageable journey.
A hat will also keep the direct sunshine off your head and stop you from overheating.
Travelling in the morning or later in the evening when the heat is less concentrated are also ways to ensure you can avoid the worst of the heat.
If you have no choice but to travel when the day is at its most oppressive, splashing water on your wrists is a good way to keep your body's core temperature low.
Equally, draping a wet towel or a gel wrap around your neck will also keep your body temperature down.
Sleeping
A day in the hot, sticky climate can tire most people out. But there is nothing worse than being ready for sleep but unable to drift off due to the lingering warmth.
The first thing to remember is not to nap during the day, no matter how tempting it is to go for a siesta.
Napping can make it more difficult to switch off in the evening when it comes to bedtime.
Swapping a duvet for just a sheet as a cover is a way of escaping the heat, while remaining regularly hydrated during the day will also help you to get 40 winks.
