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Rain in coming days will not solve drought overnight – forecaster

Some areas in the country will have the ‘first meaningful rain for a long time’, the Met Office said, after weeks of heatwaves.

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Latest hosepipe ban comes into force as forecasters warn of flooding

Some areas will have the ‘first meaningful rain for a long time’ this week, the Met Office said, after weeks of heatwaves and dry weather.

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New hosepipe ban comes into force for 1.4 million Brits as forecasters issue flooding warning

Met Office says some areas will have the ‘first meaningful rain for a long time’ this week

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Temperatures set to tumble as heavy rains bring UK flood threat

The ‘first meaningful rain for a long time’ in parts of the UK could result in surface flooding

The Independent UK

Met Office gives strong indication of heatwave in London in September

There is a chance of late-season hot spells or heatwaves in September, the Met Office long-range forecast suggests

Evening Standard

Reform deputy leader accused of being ‘completely out of touch’ for telling people to ‘enjoy’ climate change

‘If it means that English wine and sparkling wine gets better and better, fantastic,’ says Reform UK deputy leader

The Independent UK

Heavy rain to bring threat of floods after another hosepipe ban announced

Some areas will have the ‘first meaningful rain for a long time’, the Met Office said.

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Met Office Reveals Where Britain Will Get the Most Rain This Week as Drought Persists

Despite upcoming rainfall, the UK remains in a severe drought, with experts warning that sustained wet weather is needed to alleviate water shortages and environmental impacts.

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‘It’s been very tough’: hope of progress in gruelling battle against south Wales wildfire

Efforts of emergency services and military in Blaenavon appear to be working but there are fears for the future

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Met Office warns another heatwave could hit UK in September after sweltering 38C temperatures

Crews are continuing to fight wildfires in South Wales

The Independent UK

Met Office warns rainfall may not be enough to reverse drought effects

The chief meteorologist said that rain is on its way, but a question mark remains over how much will fall

The Independent UK

Andy Burnham sends heatwave wildfire mobile phone alerts to millions of Londoners as city frazzles in 34C

The capital sizzled with highs of 34.3 on Friday, the day after the mercury hit 38.1C in Kew Gardens

Evening Standard

England is officially in drought – how do we fix our water woes?

LET’S UNPACK THAT: With the drought hitting millions and putting Southern Water weeks away from completely running dry, Helen Coffey looks at what we can do as individuals – and as a nation – to conserve water as back-to-back heatwaves look set to be a recurring aspect of life

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London weather forecast: Is another heatwave on the way?

Met Office long-range forecasts suggests London could see another heatwave in September

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UK weather forecast: Will there be another heatwave in September?

Met Office data shows that the UK’s mean temperature for meteorological summer so far is currently at 16.48C

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UK records hottest day of year as fifth summer heatwave reaches peak

Kew Gardens in London hits 38.1C and 40C-plus recorded in parts of Europe with continent trapped under heat dome

The Independent UK

UK has hottest day of year so far as temperatures hit 38.1C

The new provisional reading at Kew Gardens, London, makes Thursday the fifth hottest day on record for the country.

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Temperatures reach 37C for third day in 2026 as England under heat warning

It makes 2026 the first year on record to see three separate days where temperatures reached the 37C threshold.

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Temperatures climb into mid 30Cs as much of England under extreme heat warning

Met Office said temperatures had reached 36.4C in Charlwood, Surrey.

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London borough urged to install lido amid record-breaking heatwave

It comes as temperatures are set to rise above 34C on Thursday

The Independent UK

UK weather forecast: How long will the latest heatwave last?

Rain is likely in northern parts of the UK later this month as most of the country is now in drought

Evening Standard

Amber heat warning expanded as parts of England face more extreme temperatures

Temperatures could reach 38C in some places, the Met Office said.

Evening Standard

London weather LIVE: Capital hits 38.1C on hottest day of year amid risk-to-life alert

Temperature records under threat as London given rare risk-to-life alert

Evening Standard

UK could see hottest day of year as parts of England may hit 38C

Rare amber ‘extreme heat’ warnings have been issued by the Met Office from 9am to midnight on Thursday.

International Business Times UK

UK Extreme Heat Warning Deepens Water Crisis as Southern Water Seeks Business Use Ban

Southern Water seeks a business water-use ban as an amber extreme heat warning adds pressure to drought-hit England.

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