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London drenched: Record heat ends with welcome rain
19 Aug
Summary
- London received its first significant rain after months of dry weather.
- Record-breaking temperatures preceded the much-needed rainfall.
- Residents saw puddles, a sight unseen since early summer.
London has finally received its first significant rainfall after a prolonged period of dry weather, with the city seeing puddles for the first time in nearly two months. This welcome precipitation follows a spell of record-breaking temperatures that had gripped the capital.
The Met Office had previously indicated that parts of the country were due to experience rainfall, signaling an end to the unusually hot and dry conditions. The return of rain offers relief after an extended period where water scarcity was a growing concern.
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