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Rain is on the way – but is it enough to end the drought?

The wet weather comes after five back-to-back heatwaves

The Independent UK

Wessex Water announces hosepipe ban for first time in 50 years

The water firm said the temporary use ban will come into effect from midnight on Tuesday for all 1.4 million customers that it supplies.

Evening Standard

Rain and cooler conditions forecast after fifth heatwave of the summer

Despite the forecast, a yellow heat health alert has been extended until 9am on Tuesday for the South East, South West, and London.

Evening Standard

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Rain and thunderstorms to hit UK after summer of extreme heat and drought

Despite the forecast, a yellow heat health alert has been extended until 9am on Tuesday for the South East, South West, and London

The Independent UK

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

Here’s when rainfall is forecast to return to the UK

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Met Office names top 10 areas where it will rain this week — full list

After five back-to-back heatwaves, rainfall is set to return to the UK

The Independent UK

How can we talk about this extreme weather now that it’s a battleground in the culture wars?

Weather forecasts once gave Britons something safe to chat about. Not any more, and that’s a problem for the experts – indeed, for all of us, says Guardian columnist Andy Beckett

The Guardian - UK

UK weather forecast: Will there be another heatwave? Here’s what we know

Met Office data suggests the UK is on track to see its hottest summer since records began

The Independent UK

London borough urged to install lido amid record-breaking heatwave

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

Evening Standard

Extreme heat making UK roads sticky and worsening potholes, motoring chief warns

Summer conditions are fuelling the already dire pothole crisis in the UK, which costs motorists an annual £3.3bn in vehicle repairs

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

The Independent UK

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

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

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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.

The Guardian - UK

UK heatwave: Burnham considers ban on disposable barbecues to prevent wildfires – as it happened

Prime minister suggests possible measure as he prepares to chair emergency Cobra meeting in response to extreme heat

The Guardian - AU

Andy Burnham to chair emergency Cobra meeting amid extreme heat

PM touts ban on disposable barbecues as areas hit by wildfires – but some Labour MPs will be hoping for more ambitious ideas to tackle crisis

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The National (Scotland)

Andy Burnham to chair emergency Cobra meeting over 'extreme' weather

Andy Burnham will chair a meeting of the UK Government’s emergency Cobra committee on Wednesday in response to extreme heat

Evening Standard

PM to chair emergency Cobra meeting amid ‘extreme heat’ warning and wildfires

Andy Burnham will hold an emergency Cobra meeting on Wednesday as temperatures this week could reach 38C and wildfires rage on.

Evening Standard

Scots to gather for partial eclipse but forecasters warn of clouds for many

The Met Office said eastern areas such as Aberdeenshire, Angus and Moray are most likely to have clear skies when the rare event takes place.

Evening Standard

Parts of country may hit 38C as fire union chief warns of ‘national emergency’

Some areas face a fifth heatwave of the summer, with rare extreme heat warnings in place.

The National (Scotland)

How will clouds impact Scotland's view of solar eclipse? Expert has say

A SOLAR eclipse where the Moon will partially cover the Sun will occur over Scotland on Wednesday... but how much are we really going to know about…

Evening Standard

Extreme heat warning for London as temperatures tipped to hit 38C

The Met Office has issued the heat warning for London and parts of the South East, East Midlands, East of England, West Midlands and South Yorkshire from 9am to midnight on Thursday

The Times of India

England recorded driest July in 190 years with just 6.5mm of rain as drought and water stress deepen

In July 2023, England faced its driest month in nearly two centuries, with record-low rainfall. The high temperatures and abundant sunshine led to increased water consumption, resulting in reduced reservoir levels and river flows. Water companies were compelled to impose usage restrictions. Additionally, farmers struggled with early harvesting and depleting…

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