The UK is very hot now. Some areas may reach 40 degrees. The Met Office has given warnings for England and Wales.

Schools are closed. The temperature might break the UK record of 40.3 degrees.

A BBC journalist said the biggest danger in hot weather is not heatstroke. She talked about it in a video.

The journalist said people die in heatwaves because of heart failure. When it's hot, the body sends more blood to the skin.

The heart beats faster to cool the body. This can be bad for old people or those with health problems.

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East of England

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West Midlands

We want to stay cool in the heat.

The government gave tips on how to cope with the hot weather.