UK Met Office Announces Top 10 Areas Expected to Receive Rainfall This Week

POLICY WIRE — London, UK — Following a series of five consecutive heatwaves, the UK Met Office has issued a forecast indicating a return to wetter conditions across the country. The Met Office has...

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August 17, 2026 One Min Read

POLICY WIRE — London, UK — Following a series of five consecutive heatwaves, the UK Met Office has issued a forecast indicating a return to wetter conditions across the country. The Met Office has identified the top 10 areas expected to receive significant rainfall this week.

The affected regions include:

Southwest England
Southeast England
West Midlands
North West England
North East England
Yorkshire and the Humber
East Midlands
East of England
Wales
Scotland

Residents in these areas are advised to prepare for potential disruptions due to the incoming rain. The Met Office emphasized the importance of staying informed through regular weather updates.

In other news, Swansea is preparing for Bonnie Tyler’s final farewell service (read more). Meanwhile, the UK is considering a benefits ban for foreign nationals, including EU citizens (read more).

Reporting by Policy-Wire (PW)

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