Heavy rain begins in London after a 58-day dry spell

Heavy rain returns to London after a 58-day dry spell

Heavy rain has hit London after a pronounced dry spell lasting about 58 days. Rainfall intensity reached 32 millimeters per hour in some areas, prompting warnings about the risk of local flooding and surface water flooding.

Scraper SystemAugust 19, 2026, 07:15 PM

Heavy rain returns to London after a 58-day dry spell

Heavy rain has returned to London, the capital of the United Kingdom, after a pronounced dry spell lasting about 58 days. Rainfall intensity reached 32 millimeters per hour in some areas, while the drought-affected soil could increase the risk of flooding.

Thunderstorms and heavy rain were recorded in the city on the night of June 22, 2026. London then experienced a prolonged period of dry weather with little or no rain.

Drought affected 71.3 percent of England

Five heatwaves in the United Kingdom this year, combined with a lack of rainfall across much of the country, led to exceptional drought conditions. July 2026 was recorded as the driest month in the country since measurements began.

Drought was declared across 71.3 percent of England. The areas covered by the drought declaration include all of London as well as Wales.

Heavy rain reached 32 millimeters per hour in some areas

After London’s green spaces turned yellow because of the drought, significant rainfall was recorded in the morning, 58 days later.

According to the UK Met Office’s rainfall monitoring system, heavy rain affected the city from 3 a.m. Some areas received rainfall at an intensity of 32 millimeters per hour.

Rainfall is expected to intensify further on Thursday. Dried-out, compacted soil may struggle to absorb intense showers, increasing the risk of local flooding and surface water flooding.

Thunderstorms and heavy rain were recorded in the city on the night of June 22, 2026. London then experienced a prolonged period of dry weather with little or no rain.

Drought affected 71.3 percent of England

Drought was declared across 71.3 percent of England. The areas covered by the drought declaration include all of London as well as Wales.

Heavy rain reached 32 millimeters per hour in some areas

After London’s green spaces turned yellow because of the drought, significant rainfall was recorded in the morning, 58 days later.

According to the UK Met Office’s rainfall monitoring system, heavy rain affected the city from 3 a.m. Some areas received rainfall at an intensity of 32 millimeters per hour.

Rainfall is expected to intensify further on Thursday. Dried-out, compacted soil may struggle to absorb intense showers, increasing the risk of local flooding and surface water flooding.

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