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Cornwall faces hosepipe ban amid drought and heatwave

A hosepipe ban is being introduced to Cornwall and parts of Devon for the first time in 26 years amid a continuing drought. South West Water said the ban would come into force from August 23 to protect dwindling supplies. The region has had little ...

15 Aug 2022 at 10:54

Temperatures reach 34C ahead of three days of rain and thunder

Temperatures reached 34C on Sunday as the UK braces for three days of rain and yellow weather warnings. The Met Office said Charlwood, in Surrey, recorded the highest temperature with 34.1C. The hot weather led to several wildfires erupting ...

14 Aug 2022 at 22:46

Thunder, lightning and floods predicted over the next few days

Forecasters are predicting thunder, lightning and flooding as a yellow weather warning comes into force across the UK. The Met Office has implemented the warning for Scotland and Northern Ireland until 11.59pm on Monday and 11.59pm for all ...

15 Aug 2022 at 11:25

Thunderstorms to hit north of UK while south continues to sizzle

The UK is braced for sizzling temperatures in the south and thunderstorms in the north on Sunday. The hot weather has already seen several wildfires erupt across England, while a body was found in a Doncaster lake after emergency services ...

14 Aug 2022 at 11:09

Temperatures to rise to 32C ahead of thunderstorms across the UK

Parts of the UK are bracing for another day of sizzling temperatures ahead of three days of yellow weather warnings for thunderstorms. An amber weather warning for extreme heat is in place until 11.59pm on Sunday for large parts of the ...

14 Aug 2022 at 15:50

Days of thunder this week as heavy rain and floods set to continue

The UK can expect days of thunder as heavy rain and flooding are set to continue over the coming days. The Met Office has issued a yellow thunderstorm warning for England and Wales on Tuesday, with conditions potentially causing more ...

16 Aug 2022 at 13:59

Water companies issue warnings to customers amid drought concerns

Water companies across the UK have issued warnings to consumers amid fears the country is heading for a drought. The National Drought Group moved England into “Prolonged Dry Weather” status, which is the final stage before an ...

08 Aug 2022 at 18:40

Temperatures to rise to 35C amid drought, wildfires with thunderstorms to come

The UK could see temperatures as high as 35C this weekend, amid wildfires, drought, and thunderstorms. It comes as the southern half of the UK has been beset by drought conditions this weekend, while the northern half braces ...

13 Aug 2022 at 23:23

Drought expected to be declared for parts of England as heatwave scorches UK

Drought is expected to be declared for some parts of England, as another heatwave scorches the country after months of low rainfall. Warnings are in place over the health impacts of extreme heat and the risk of wildfires, ...

11 Aug 2022 at 22:28

UK reservoirs ‘recovered’ after widespread drought

Reservoir levels have almost fully recovered after last summer’s dry spell but large areas of the UK are still at risk of water shortages, the latest figures reveal. The Environment Agency has said that water levels have ...

26 Apr 2023 at 13:41

Drought plans stepped up due to water demand amid ‘hottest June on record’

Drought plans have been stepped up in England due to significant increases in water demand, as June is set to be the hottest on record. The Met Office said it has not recorded a June this hot in the UK since it began ...

28 Jun 2023 at 17:27

Drought persists in south of UK while thunderstorms hit the north

More extreme heat and drought conditions are expected in the southern half of the UK this weekend, while the northern half is set to be struck by thunderstorms and floods. The Met Office has issued an amber heat ...

13 Aug 2022 at 11:41

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