90% of Brits drink less than 2 litres of water a day, according to new research carried out by alkaline water brand Actiph, with 1 in 10 drinking no water at all.
The research also showed the nation is instead reaching for highly acidic beverages such as coffee and energy drinks.
With temperatures set to soar in the UK, these shocking figures reveal millions of Brits are risking dehydration during the impending heatwave. Read more
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‘Lucifer’ heat wave holds eastern Europe in fiery grip
BELGRADE, SERBIA (AUGUST 4, 2017) (REUTERS) – Swathes of southern and eastern Europe sweltered in temperatures above 40 degrees Celsius (104°F) on Friday (August 4) in a heat wave nicknamed “Lucifer” that has fanned forest fires, triggered weather warning alerts and damaged crops.
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Europe swelters in heatwave
PARIS, FRANCE / LONDON, ENGLAND, UK / COLOGNE & MUNICH & OFFENBACH, GERMANY / BRUSSELS, BELGIUM / MADRID, SPAIN / GENEVA, SWITZERLAND (REUTERS) – Temperatures across Europe broke records with a high expected to reach 40 degrees Celsius, or 104 degrees Fahrenheit in some cities.
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French and Belgians try to stay cool as Europe scorches
People cool off in the shade as extremely hot temperatures sweep across Europe, rising to 38 degrees in Paris.
Brits enjoy heatwave as health officials warn of soaring temperatures
Britons bask in warmest day of the year as public health officials issue heatwave warnings.
Heat wave wreaks havoc in north India
North Indians reel under scorching sun and extreme heat wave which kills 335 across India. People use all means to pacify the heat’s effect, but in vain.