The Met Office issued weather and heat warnings for London and other areas in the UK, including regions in drought status. After high temperatures reached 33C, heavy rain and thunderstorms caused flooding concerns in London. A national drought meeting was held due to prolonged dry conditions affecting some areas. There will be residual showers and thunderstorms, with yellow warnings in place until August 18. Although some areas may remain warm, northern England is likely to see patchy rain, while southern England enjoys sunshine and temperatures up to 31C, leading into a generally dry weekend.
Weather and heat warnings have been issued by the Met Office for London and other UK regions amid drought conditions and varying temperatures.
Heavy rain and thunderstorms hit London after days of sunshine, with temperatures reaching 33C in some areas, sparking flash flood concerns.
The national drought group has convened as several regions, including five in drought and six in prolonged dry weather, experience significant challenges.
Paul Gundersen, chief meteorologist at the Met Office, indicated a continued heatwave in some areas, while other regions expect cooler temperatures with patchy rain.
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