Heavy rain forecast will not reverse widespread drought conditions in UK
Hosepipe bans stay in place as many areas experience first spell of rain in some time. Photograph: David Calvert/AlamyView image in fullscreenHosepipe bans stay in place as many areas experience first spell of rain in some time.
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- ▪Photograph: David Calvert/AlamyView image in fullscreenHosepipe bans stay in place as many areas experience first spell of rain in some time.
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| Canonical URL | https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/aug/18/heavy-rain-forecast-will-not-reverse-widespread-drought-conditions-uk |
| Publication time | Tue, 18 Aug 2026 13:44:49 GMT |
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Hosepipe bans stay in place as many areas experience first spell of rain in some time. Photograph: David Calvert/AlamyView image in fullscreenHosepipe bans stay in place as many areas experience first spell of rain in some time. Photograph: David Calvert/AlamyDroughtHeavy rain forecast will not reverse widespread drought conditions in UKForecasters say intense showers might cause flooding as rain falls on dry, hard groundDamien GayleTue 18 Aug 2026 09.44 EDTLast modified on Tue 18 Aug 2026 10.01 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleFloods and drought could hit the UK at the same time this week, with heavy rain forecast to fall on hard, parched soil.While some parts of the UK will have the “first meaningful rain for a long time” in the coming days, it will not reverse widespread drought…
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