Commuters warned after extreme heat alert activated ahead of 38°C temperatures

The fifth heatwave of the season is set to top 37°C in the amber warning zone covering a chunk of the UK (Picture: Getty Images)

Another hot spell has landed in the UK and it could push temperatures in parts of the country up to 38°C.

The fifth heatwave is underway with Met Office’s extreme amber heat warnings active from 9am today until midnight due to the scorching weather front.

London, the South East, East of England and East Midlands are set to feel the brunt of the heatwave, with temperatures remaining high for the rest of th...