WITH TEMPERATURES FORECAST to hit 38-40 degrees across parts of the country.
Both on Wednesday and Thursday, the Met Office has issued a rare red weather warning for extreme heat.
Canal & River Trust is asking everyone on the water to take extra care and help protect yourselves, others and the canal network.
Stay safe in the heat
Avoid travelling during the hottest part of the day where possible, take regular breaks, and stay in the shade wherever you can.
Conserve water
Please share locks if you’re able and use water carefully, shutting lock gates and paddles after use, to help preserve water across the network. This is more important than ever in prolonged periods of hot and dry weather. If you see that water levels are looking unusually low, please let us know. Our teams actively manage water levels and can carefully refill low pounds, making sure moored boats on other parts of the canal stay safe.
Allow extra time:
Our response to call-outs may be slower than usual, as extreme heat can place additional strain on our vehicles and operational craft. If there is a danger to life, please call 999 immediately.
Hot weather can create extra challenges for boating and water supply. Thank you for your support in helping us keep the canals, and everyone on them, safe.