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News · 1 August 2026

Heavy rain to hit 29 UK areas on Monday, Met Office warns

Heavy rain to hit 29 UK areas on Monday, Met Office warns

The Met Office forecasts persistent rain across parts of Scotland, Northern Ireland, and England on Monday, with Dumfries and Galloway expected to see the heaviest downpours. An area of low pressure will move across the UK from the southwest, bringing cooler conditions to the north. Meanwhile, southern England and Wales will experience warmer, more humid weather, with temperatures potentially exceeding 30C in some areas.

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