The Meteorological Department has issued a yellow warning for Saturday, when temperatures are expected to peak at 42C inland, 35C along the coast and 32C in the highest mountains.

The warning is valid from noon till 5pm.

Temperatures are expected to gradually drop from Sunday onwards to approach the seasonal average by Tuesday.

On Friday, the highest temperatures were 42C inland, 35C along the coast and 30C in the highest mountains.