SUN-seekers were out in force to enjoy the last day of scorching weather as forecasters warned temperatures will begin to plummet.

The change in climate for Glasgow and West Scotland comes as Scottish Water officials slammed vandals who damaged 100 fire hydrants across the city during the weekend.

As temperatures soared to 73°F (23°C), water bosses received more than 1000 calls from customers left without water due to attacks on hydrants.

Jim Hassan, Scottish Water's operations manager, said: "We are repeating our call for fire hydrant vandalism to stop immediately."

As reported in the Evening Times on Saturday, 30 hydrants were set off at the end of last week, with pipes deliberately opened, sending jets of water 40ft high.

MSP John Mason backed the call for the vandalism to stop.

Mr Mason, who lives in Barlanark, parts of which were affected by a loss of normal water supply at the weekend, said: "Nice as it is to see the sun out, we have a responsibility to behave and enjoy the good weather sensibly."

Bosses say hydrant vandalism can put lives at risk because it results in reduced water pressure.

Reduced water pressure can hamper the ability of firefighters to tackle fires and the vandalism can also cause flooding in streets.

Group Commander Eddie Renfrew, of Strathclyde Fire and Rescue, added: "There are house fires every day in Glasgow. We need water to put out fires.

"When crews are called on repeatedly to close vandalised hydrants there is also the risk that firefighters will be delayed in getting to a real emergency."

Those caught setting off hydrants can face an Anti-Social Behaviour Order, a criminal record or a £500 fine.

Nick Prebble, of Meteogroup, said: "Monday was the last day we can expect good weather of the kind we have seen this past week.

"The showery and cloudy patches will continue on until the weekend."