Brits share pictures of UK parks turned yellow by scorching temperatures as heatwave rages on

Incredible images show the devastating effect the UK's longest heatwave in 40 years has had on Britain's parks.

Photographs show many of the capital's usually lush, green spaces turned brown and yellow after a month of searing heat.

Popular south London sunbathing spots Greenwich Park and Clapham Common were pictured blanketed in parched, dead grass.

Tourist hotspot Parliament Square has also succumbed to scorching temperatures.

The Greater London Authority, which is in charge of maintenance of the square, said new grass seeds will have to be sown to repair the damage.

A GLA spokeswoman said: “The grass at Parliament Square has suffered due to the hot, dry weather, lack of rain and increased numbers of visitors during the summer.

Wanstead Flats appeared burnt out following a devastating grass fire. More than 225 firefighters battled the enormous blaze which erupted in shrubland on July 15.

An aerial image of Windsor Great Park shows the sheer effect the heatwave has had on the area.

The images emerged as the Met Office issued an amber heatwave warning, urging people to stay out of the sun between now and Friday.

Brits are set to sizzle for at least another week with temperatures likely to climb to 35C by Friday in some parts of the country, forecasters said.

Forecasters are confident of seeing at least the hottest day of the year this week which was initially marked on June 28 when 33C heat was recorded at Porthmadog in North Wales.

It could also be the hottest day since June 1 2015 when highs of 36.7C were recorded at Heathrow Airport.