A 13-year-old boy has died after getting into difficulty while in a reservoir in Halifax, Yorkshire, on Monday, West Yorkshire Police say.

In a statement, the force says its officers were called to Leadbeater Dam on Lumb Lane at 15:18 BST.

"The body of a 13-year-old boy was pulled from the water. He was taken to hospital and was sadly pronounced dead," they say.

"Enquiries are ongoing by Calderdale CID, however there aren’t believed to be any suspicious circumstances."

Simon King
Lead weather presenter, BBC Weather

This heatwave has seen temperatures 8 to 15 degrees above the May average for much of western Europe over the last few days.

On Monday hundreds of localities across France broke monthly records as temperatures soared to 32 to 37C.

And by Friday, the temperature could reach a peak at 40C in south-west France which would be unprecedented for May.

Spain, Germany and Switzerland and northern Italy have also seen exceptional May temperatures this week.

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It’s not just the UK experiencing unusual heat. France has also seen its hottest May day since records began, according to its meteorological agency, Météo-France.

The agency described the intense heat as “completely unprecedented” for late May.

Looking ahead, it says Tuesday will be even hotter, with maximum temperatures of 33 to 36C expected in the afternoon - and temperatures are set to rise further in the south-east on Wednesday. The heatwave is likely to continue at least until the end of the week.

A similar situation is being recorded in many parts of Europe. In Italy, some areas have imposed restrictions on outdoor work. In Spain, forecasters warn that temperatures in the southwest are expected to peak between 36 and 38C from Wednesday to Friday.

Matt Taylor
Lead weather presenter

The extent and intensity of the heat across the UK yesterday saw nearly all weather stations across England and Wales break their local temperature records for May.

An incredible fifteen weather stations either equalled or exceeded the UK's previous May record of 32.8C.

Tinshui Yeung
Live reporter

Normally, my sleep score on my smart watch is above 80, but last night it dropped to 73.

It’s not my lowest on record, but it’s the worst this month. The sleep tracker data shows the low score was down to unusually high restlessness.

Research suggests that high temperatures can affect things like your sleep-wake rhythm, which in turn impacts sleep quality.

The BBC has an article on how to sleep in the heat, with tips like opening windows before bed. But living near Heathrow Airport - one of the hottest places in the UK during this heatwave - that’s not an option, as the noise from planes is just as bad as the heat.

Since the article also says "cooling your feet lowers the overall temperature of your skin and body", I did use a fan to cool my feet, which indeed helped. It's actually very comfortable.

Coming from Hong Kong, days over 30C aren’t unusual - but most people there have air conditioning, so sleeping in the heat isn’t as tough.

My family here has been talking about whether, as the UK gets hotter, we might need to get air conditioning too.

BBC Weather Watchers from each part of the UK were up early to submit their sunrise pictures as another day of high temperatures dawns.

It's expected to be hot again in the south of England and parts of Wales and less so in Scotland and Northern Ireland - they already look a little chilly.

Our readers sent in photos of their furry friends cooling off on Monday so we thought we'd include one from an early riser taking their dog for a walk in a field before the heat sets in.

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Simon King
Lead weather presenter, BBC weather

It’s going to be another exceptionally hot day for most of England and Wales with temperatures soaring into the high 20s to low 30s.

With a forecast of 35C in south-east England we could beat the record of 34.8C set yesterday at Kew.

It’ll be slightly cooler in far north-east England, with an onshore wind, and not as hot as yesterday in Northern Ireland and Scotland, with northern and western areas once again the coolest places in the UK.

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The UK recorded its highest ever May temperature on Monday as temperatures reached 34.8C in Kew Gardens, south-west London. The previous May record was 32.8C, which stood since 1944. Here's a look back:

• The figure also surpassed the hottest bank holiday Monday on record - 33.3C in August 2019, while Wales also experienced its hottest May day, reaching 32.2C at Hawarden Airport in Flintshire

• Scotland and Northern Ireland recorded their highest temperatures for 2026 so far - 25.5C in Charterhall and 25.8C at Derrylin in County Fermanagh
• The sweltering conditions caused a number of bank holiday events to be cancelled across the country

• Meanwhile, around 500 properties in Sussex and Kent were left without water, or had intermittent supply due to "increased demand"

• But not everywhere experienced scorching conditions, with Shetland being a cool 11C on Monday afternoon

Simon King
Lead weather presenter, BBC Weather

It was a very warm night across England and Wales and, as the temperature didn’t drop below 21.3C at Kenley, London, it was the warmest May night on record.

It was also classed as a "tropical night" (when overnight temperatures don’t fall below 20C).

This beats the record we set here only yesterday morning.

Temperatures will rise quickly and there’s a chance we could exceed the 34.8C recorded yesterday.

Here’s a look at the temperatures at 06:00 BST.

Imogen James
Live reporter

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People are rising in the UK to a provisional record for the highest overnight temperature in May as the heatwave gripping the country continues.

At Kenley Airfield, London, the mercury didn’t fall below 21.3C, which meteorologists class as a tropical night, breaking the record set the day before (19.4C).

Forecasters are warning that records set yesterday could again be broken as it is expected to reach 35C in parts of southern England.

Each of the four nations had their warmest day of the year so far on Bank Holiday Monday, and the UK recorded its all-time highest May temperature as part of London reached 34.8C.

The south-east will see the hottest temperatures, and other areas in England and Wales are expected to climb to the high 20s.

Further afield, France yesterday sweltered through its hottest May day since records began, with parts of Europe also enduring prolonged high temperatures.

We'll bring you the latest on temperatures, how to stay cool, and developments during the warm weather.