UK to turn cooler with rain after exceptional heat and dry spell
The UK is expecting a shift from a record-breaking hot and dry summer to cooler, wetter conditions. While the rain is welcomed by emergency services, experts note it will not be enough to immediately end the ongoing drought.
Why it matters
The transition highlights the impact of climate change on weather patterns and the ongoing challenge of managing water resources during droughts.
Image source, Getty Image caption, Rain forecast to hit this week will be welcome for many
UK weather patterns are set to change, following a record-breaking summer of extreme heat and prolonged dry weather.
Wisley in Surrey has notched up 60 days with no recorded rainfall. Significant rain has been lacking elsewhere with most areas of England and Wales in drought.
There is some welcome rain forecast this week, though it's not likely to be significant or bring any change to the dry conditions.
It will also turn noticeably cooler in the coming days with temperatures falling below average across the UK.
Image caption, Rainfall accumulation over the next five days shows a chance of some rainfall for most of the UK, though no significant amount in southern England
High pressure has been dominant this summer leading to hot and dry weather, particularly across England and Wales.
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