London: 6 Days of Rain and Thunder as School Holidays End
BBC Weather forecasts six consecutive days of rain and thunderstorms in London from August 26 to 31, dampening end-of-summer plans and Notting Hill Carnival.
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Two pools shut at Spanish waterpark over 'brown challenge'
Two pools at Caribe Aquatic Park in Spain closed after faeces found, linked to 'brown challenge' that has shut 300+ pools.
BBC Weather: Days of rain, thunder and lightning in London
BBC Weather forecasts heavy rain, thunder and lightning for London from August 28, with thundery showers during Friday rush hour and further storms over bank holiday weekend.
UK braces for unprecedented El Nino storms and rainfall
The Met Office warns of an 'unprecedented' El Nino event that will bring more storms and heavy rainfall to the UK this autumn and winter, following a record-breaking summer heatwave and drought.
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Wet and stormy autumn ahead for London, Met Office warns
The Met Office warns of an unprecedented El Niño event, bringing wetter and stormier conditions to the UK this autumn and early winter, with 2027 forecast to be the warmest year on record.
TUI flight attendant's holiday tip: photograph every room
TUI flight attendant Faye Whittaker recommends taking photos or videos of every room in your home before a holiday to ease anxiety and aid insurance claims. She also advises emptying the fridge, pausing deliveries, and telling a trusted neighbour.
Kent villagers spell 'help us' with 6,000 plastic bottles
Frustrated residents in Benenden, Kent, used thousands of empty plastic bottles to spell 'help us' on a cricket square after enduring eight days without running water, highlighting the environmental and personal toll of the ongoing crisis.
Mystery Virus Found in Thousands of Dead Fish on Cape Town Beaches
Thousands of dead pilchards have washed up on Cape Town beaches, with scientists detecting pilchard herpesvirus (PHV) genetic material in samples, though officials say the virus alone does not confirm the cause of death.
Bride-to-be dragged from tent and mauled to death by bear
A 29-year-old woman in Russia was dragged from her tent and killed by a bear just a day after her fiancé proposed, as police fired warning shots instead of at the animal due to local rules.
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BBC Weather: London Forecasts Eight Rainy Days in Next Two Weeks
BBC Weather forecasts eight days of rain in London over the next fortnight, ending the drought. Heavy rain is expected on September 1, following a rainy bank holiday weekend.
London to see 8 days of rain in next fortnight, BBC forecasts
BBC forecast predicts 8 days of rain in London over the next two weeks, with heavy rain on September 1, offering relief after successive heatwaves. Temperatures to peak at 24°C on August 23.
Heavy Rain Forecast for London in Wettest Start to September
London faces heavy rain on September 1, with eight of the next 14 days forecast to see rainfall, ending the drought after successive heatwaves, according to the BBC.
Heavy Rain and Thunderstorms Sweep UK, Triggering Flash Flood Fears
A Met Office yellow thunderstorm warning covers northern England and north Wales, with up to 50mm of rain possible in six hours. Drivers face dangerous conditions as oil deposits on roads mix with rain, increasing skid risks.
Human remains found again at Lake Mead amid drought
Human remains have been discovered again at Lake Mead near Las Vegas, marking the latest grim finding as water levels in the crucial reservoir continue to decline due to drought and climate change.
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Toxic algae warning: Stay out of Thames bathing site
The Environment Agency warns against swimming in London's first official bathing site at Kingston upon Thames due to toxic blue-green algae, urging people and pets to avoid the river stretch between Hampton and Kingston.
Toxic algae found at Thames' first official bathing spot
Potentially toxic blue-green algae has been discovered at the River Thames' first official bathing site near Teddington, prompting a warning for swimmers to stay out of the water.
Met Office warns London could face heatwaves into mid-September
The Met Office says temperatures in London are likely to be above average in September, with a chance of late-season hot spells or heatwaves, especially in the south.
London Weather: 4 Days of Rain and Thunder Before Bank Holiday Sun
BBC Weather forecasts four days of potential rainfall from August 25 to 28, including thundery showers on Friday, but the Bank Holiday weekend from August 29 to 31 is expected to be sunny with temperatures around 23°C.
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Deptford waste fire: black smoke seen across London
A huge fire at a Deptford waste facility involving 50 tonnes of household waste has sent black smoke across London, with 15 fire engines and 100 firefighters at the scene.
Ulez linked to improved lung growth in children, study finds
A major study by Queen Mary University finds London's Ulez is linked to healthier lung growth in children, with lung size catching up to Luton's by 2022.
UK Drought Persists Despite Heavy Rain Forecast
Heavy rain forecast for the UK will not reverse widespread drought conditions, according to experts, as groundwater levels remain critically low despite recent downpours.
Hosepipe ban hits 1.4M as UK braces for rain and flooding
Wessex Water's hosepipe ban begins Tuesday for 1.4 million customers, as Met Office warns of possible flooding from heavy rain after drought.
Solar Flares Could Ground Flights to Shield Passengers
Researchers warn that solar flares could force flight rerouting or grounding to protect passengers from radiation, citing a 2025 JetBlue incident and Airbus grounding.
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Cooler, wetter weather to follow UK's fifth heatwave
Britain will see cooler, wetter conditions after its fifth heatwave, with rain and thunderstorms expected in southern England this week.
Influencers Risk Lives for Shark Content as Bites Rise
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Tropical Storm Lala lashes Hawaii after downgrade
Hurricane Lala weakened to a tropical storm on Sunday after skirting Hawaii's Big Island, leaving one dead and over 130,000 households without power, with heavy rain and mudslide threats continuing.
Fire near Tesco in Saddleworth forces evacuation of 40 homes
A large fire near a Tesco superstore in Saddleworth, Oldham, has led to the evacuation of over 40 homes, with residents advised to avoid the area due to toxic fumes.
Met Office warns sixth heatwave could hit UK next month
The Met Office warns a sixth heatwave could hit the UK next month, with temperatures sizzling again despite autumn, as the nation continues to battle wildfires and drought.
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London Forecast: Six Days of Rain End Driest Summer
London will see six days of rain by Aug 29, ending its driest summer in centuries, after temperatures hit 38.1C in Kew Gardens.
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