Met Office Forecasts Heavy Rain as Wessex Water Imposes Hosepipe Ban

New UK hosepipe ban put in place - check affected locations

A new hosepipe ban has come into force as forecasters warned parts of the UK could be hit by flooding, with rain set finally to hit.

Residents fume as hosepipe ban comes into force across Wiltshire

Residents have reacted angrily to Wessex Water’s first hosepipe ban in 50 years.

Flood alert issued as first rain in months could cause disruption

It comes more than a week after the region was moved into drought

Britons told to brace for floods in just days after weeks of drought and dry conditions

Forecasters have warned heavy downpours expected later this week could trigger surface water flooding across parts of Britain. The Met Office said Thursday will bring intense showers to much of the country, though some areas may escape them entirely.Met Office's Deputy Chief Forecaster Mike Silverstone said: "Many areas in England and Wales are desperate for rain. This week, some of these areas will see the first meaningful rain for a long time.…

Flood warning issued as Britain set to be pummelled with torrential rain

The expected rain comes as the UK has been faced with weeks of extreme heat and dry conditions.

Heavy rain brings flood threat as ‘shock’ temperature drop set to hit UK

The ‘first meaningful rain for a long time’ in parts of the UK could result in surface flooding