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There are no plans for a hosepipe ban in Britain, despite the sweltering weather, water bosses have confirmed.
The heatwave engulfing most of the country is set to last at least until next week, forecasters say, and probably until the end of the month.
Wednesday is set to be the hottest yet, peaking at 32C in the South East.
But while hosepipes were banned last year during torrential April showers, there are no plans for a repeat.
Neil Dhot, spokesman for UK water, told the BBC: "People should carry on with their lives and continue to water their plants and fill their paddling pools, but as always we would ask people to be mindful about how they use their water."
Hottest Day Of The Year
Summer Weather July 13(01 of33)
Cricket fans on day four of the First Investec Ashes Test match at Trent Bridge, Nottingham as England and Wales are preparing to bask in scorching temperatures today as the hottest day of the year so far arrives. (credit:PA)
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Cricket fans on day four of the First Investec Ashes Test match at Trent Bridge, Nottingham as England and Wales are preparing to bask in scorching temperatures today as the hottest day of the year so far arrives. (credit:PA)
Summer Weather July 13(03 of33)
Neil Castleton riding a wave whilst out sea kayaking off a beach in Scarborough, North Yorkshire, as England and Wales are preparing to bask in scorching temperatures today as the hottest day of the year so far arrives. (credit:PA)
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People pack the beach at Scarborough, as England and Wales are preparing to bask in scorching temperatures today as the hottest day of the year so far arrives. (credit:PA)
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People pack the beach at Scarborough, as England and Wales are preparing to bask in scorching temperatures today as the hottest day of the year so far arrives. (credit:PA)
Summer Weather July 13(06 of33)
Alice Ross, aged eight, spraying Tamworth rare breed pigs, sisters Pepper and Pearl, to keep them cool at City Farm, Hackney, east London. (credit:PA)
Summer Weather July 13(07 of33)
Richard Davis with daughter Ruth (3) enjoying the sun on a beach in Scarborough, North Yorkshire, as England and Wales are preparing to bask in scorching temperatures today as the hottest day of the year so far arrives. (credit:PA)
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Molly the Golden Retriever playing with her ball on a beach in Scarborough, North Yorkshire, as England and Wales are preparing to bask in scorching temperatures today as the hottest day of the year so far arrives. (credit:PA)
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A woman walking her dog on a beach in Scarborough, North Yorkshire, as England and Wales are preparing to bask in scorching temperatures today as the hottest day of the year so far arrives. (credit:PA)
Summer Weather July 13(10 of33)
A woman walking her dog on a beach in Scarborough, North Yorkshire, as England and Wales are preparing to bask in scorching temperatures today as the hottest day of the year so far arrives. (credit:PA)
Summer Weather July 13(11 of33)
Rob Fewster-Noble and his son Adam (aged 13) on a beach in Scarborough, North Yorkshire, before going sea kayaking as England and Wales are preparing to bask in scorching temperatures today as the hottest day of the year so far arrives. (credit:PA)
Summer Weather July 13(12 of33)
Neil Castleton riding a wave whilst out sea kayaking off a beach in Scarborough, North Yorkshire, as England and Wales are preparing to bask in scorching temperatures today as the hottest day of the year so far arrives. (credit:PA)
Summer Weather July 13(13 of33)
Adam Fewster-Noble (aged 13) on a beach in Scarborough, North Yorkshire, before going sea kayaking as England and Wales are preparing to bask in scorching temperatures today as the hottest day of the year so far arrives. (credit:PA)
Summer Weather July 13(14 of33)
Molly the Golden Retriever playing with her ball on a beach in Scarborough, North Yorkshire, as England and Wales are preparing to bask in scorching temperatures today as the hottest day of the year so far arrives. (credit:PA)
Summer Weather July 13(15 of33)
Richard Davis with daughter Ruth (3) enjoying the sun on a beach in Scarborough, North Yorkshire, as England and Wales are preparing to bask in scorching temperatures today as the hottest day of the year so far arrives. (credit:PA)
Henley Festival - Day Three - Berkshire(16 of33)
Festival goers in costume during day three of the Henley Festival in Henley-on-Thames. (credit:PA)
Summer Weather July 12(17 of33)
Loki the brown the bear cools down in the hot weather with frozen fruit at Blair Drummond Safari Park near Stirling. Staff at the Safari Park have given some of their animals frozen treats to cool down in the hot weather. (credit:PA)
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Ring Tailed Lemurs cool down in the hot weather at Blair Drummond Safari Park near Stirling. Staff at the Safari Park have given some of their animals frozen treats to cool down in the hot weather. (credit:PA)
Summer Weather July 12(19 of33)
Tupelo the chimp cools down in the hot weather with a frozen yoghurt at Blair Drummond Safari Park near Stirling. Staff at the Safari Park have given some of their animals frozen treats to cool down in the hot weather. (credit:PA)
Summer Weather July 12(20 of33)
The Saltburn Inclined Tramway delivers families to the cliff top during the hot weather at Saltburn-by-the-Sea, North Yorkshire. (credit:PA)
Summer Weather July 11(21 of33)
Four year old Kadie Lane cools down in Whitley Bay as the heat wave continues across the country. (credit:PA)
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Abigail Bell (left), 20, and sister Sarah Bell, 22 from Middlesbrough enjoy the hot weather at Saltburn-by-the-Sea, North Yorkshire. (credit:PA)
Summer Weather July 11(23 of33)
Teenagers jump into the sea, at Carnlogh harbour in County Antrim, as the warm weather continues across the province. (credit:PA)
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Abigail Bell (left), 20, and sister Sarah Bell, 22 from Middlesbrough enjoy the hot weather at Saltburn-by-the-Sea, North Yorkshire. (credit:PA)
Summer Weather July 12(25 of33)
Families walk on Saltburn Pier during hot weather at Saltburn-by-the-Sea, North Yorkshire. (credit:PA)
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People enjoy the hot weather at Saltburn-by-the-Sea, North Yorkshire. (credit:PA)
Summer Weather July 12(27 of33)
People walk along the dried up bed of the river Hodge Beck in Kirkbymoorside in North Yorkshire as the heatwave continues up and down the country. (credit:PA)
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Families enjoy the hot weather at Saltburn-by-the-Sea, North Yorkshire. (credit:PA)
Summer Weather July 11(29 of33)
A person jumps into the sea, at Carnlogh harbour in County Antrim, as the warm weather continues across the province. (credit:PA)
Summer Weather July 11(30 of33)
A person jumps into the sea, at Carnlogh harbour in County Antrim, as the warm weather continues across the province. (credit:PA)
Summer Weather July 11(31 of33)
A person jumps into the sea, at Carnlogh harbour in County Antrim, as the warm weather continues across the province. (credit:PA)
London Eye entertainers (32 of33)
A circus street entertainer performs in front of the EDF Energy London Eye. PRESS ASSOCIATION Photo. Picture date: Friday July 12, 2013. Throughout the summer there will be stilt walkers, unicyclist and acrobats performing to the entertain the crowds at the London Eye. Photo credit should read: Doug Peters/PA Wire (credit:PA)
Summer weather July 9(33 of33)
Young people jump into Grand Canal Dock in Dublin city centre on what is expected top be the hottest day of the year in Ireland so far. (credit:PA)