These shocking pictures show a scorched Greenwich park which has been starved of water and rain as we faced the driest July since 1935 last month.
And, we're set for even more soaring temperatures this week as the Met Office has issued an amber warning for extreme heat.
The warning comes into place from midnight on Thursday and lasts all the way through until 11.59pm on Sunday evening - with temperatures reaching highs of 32C over the coming days.
The warning means adverse health effects are likely to be experienced by those vulnerable to extreme heat, and some changes in working practices and daily routines are likely to be required.
There might be some dealys to road, rail and air travel - with potential welfare issues with those who experience prolonged delays.
Greenwich park is usually filled with healthy-looking green grass, but over the past week it has been pictured in a dried, brown state.
There are also scorched marks left behind by disposable barbecues.
London Fire Brigade has called for a ban on disposable barbecues because of the risk of fire, and it has started a petition for the cause which has more than 20,000 signatures.
Some supermarkets have stopped the sale of barbecues in support of the fire brigade's plea.
According to the Met Office, the next time London will see rain will be next Monday - with a 40 per cent chance of precipitation at around 4pm.
It won't be overly cool though - with temperatures still reaching highs of 28C that day.
Met Office forecast in full:
Wednesday:
Any early mist or fog clearing quickly to leave another warm and dry day with unbroken sunshine for many. Once again coastal areas feeling somewhat cooler with an onshore breeze. Maximum temperature 30 °C.
Outlook for Thursday to Saturday:
High pressure continues to bring dry settled weather through the end of the week, with increasingly warm temperatures.
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