UK's Extreme Weather Rollercoaster: When Will Southern England Get a Break? The Met Office's latest forecast paints a stark picture of a country divided by weather.
While northern England, Northern Ireland, Wales, and Scotland can expect much needed rainfall and thunderstorms this week, southern England will once again be left parched.
The region's drought stricken landscape has been dry for months, with July recording the driest month on record. The consequences of prolonged drought have been severe.