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The dramatic effect of the UK heatwave

This summer's heatwave has had a dramatic impact on the UK's landscape, turning previously lush parks and playing fields yellow.

The effect is revealed in NASA satellite images, which show a green scene in the top image in May this year to a scorched yellow-brown colour by mid-July:

NASA Satellite images of parts of the UK showing the effect the weather has had on the landscape between May and JulyNASA

The waterfall at Janet's Foss near Malham, in the Yorkshire Dales, has turned from a cascade of water to a trickle:

SWNS The waterfall at Janet's Foss near Malham, in the Yorkshire Dales, is seen dried upSWNS
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SWNS The waterfall at Janet's Foss near Malham, in the Yorkshire Dales, is seen dried upSWNS

Aerial pictures of London show areas that are normally green have been scorched yellow, as seen below in playing fields near Arnos Grove, north London:

JOHN McLELLAN / SHUTTERSTOCK The grass on playing fields near Arnos Grove, North East London, is seen scorched and yellowJOHN McLELLAN / SHUTTERSTOCK

Even Buckingham Palace Garden has a discoloured lawn in the hot weather:

JOHN McLELLAN / SHUTTERSTOCK The grass in Buckingham Palace is seen scorched and yellowJOHN McLELLAN / SHUTTERSTOCK

Hyde Park was also looking distinctly dry and yellow:

JOHN McLELLAN / SHUTTERSTOCK The grass in Hyde Park, London, is seen scorched and yellowJOHN McLELLAN / SHUTTERSTOCK

However, Lord's cricket ground in St John's Wood, north London, seems to be escaping the harsh weather conditions.

JOHN McLELLAN / SHUTTERSTOCK Lord's cricket ground in St John's Wood, London, is seen with green grassJOHN McLELLAN / SHUTTERSTOCK

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