Weather London latest &#8211; when capital might next see rain after driest July ever

In parts of London like Heathrow, there have been 38 consecutive dry days

The UK has been experiencing multiple heatwaves, but it seems rain may not be too far away, according to the weather experts at the BBC and Met Office.

The latest BBC forecast shows that the capital might finally see some rain on Monday, August 10. Even though temperatures are still going to be in the high 20C, on August 10, the BBC is predicting a potential for light rain showers.

The Met Office said on Friday (July 31) that England and Wales were on course for the driest July since records began. August 10 brings a small chance of rain; Saturday, August 15, is more likely to have significant rain. BBC Weather predicts light rain on that Saturday.

It comes as London is gripped by its worst drought in decades, experts are warning that significant much-needed rainfall may not arrive in the UK until October. The historic drought of 1976 is on the brink of being surpassed, with locations such as Surrey having gone as long as 44 days without rain. In parts of London like Heathrow, there have been 38 consecutive dry days, tracking back to June 23.

BBC Weather has reported that in order to alleviate the drought, there would need to be prolonged rain over a number of days and weeks.

Scorched grass has been seen throughout the capital, as the lack of rainfall has left some of London’s best parks dry. The images show the extent of the heatwave’s effect on London parks.

Almost all of London is now covered by hosepipe bans, with Essex and Suffolk Water announcing an immediate ban for East London. Other parts of London have already been hit by hosepipe bans, with Thames Water covering most of the city and Affinity Water in West London bringing in restrictions last week

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