Heavy rain, 120km/h gales and snow forecast for parts of NZ this weekend

Heavy rain is expected for western areas of the South Island on Saturday, ahead of severe gales, high waves and snow on Sunday.

Further showers are forecast on Friday for most parts of the UK

Residents conduct their own testing of water off Co Clare coast where elevated bacteria levels have caused sickness

The strongest storms are expected around 5 p.m. in the immediate Philly area, coinciding with the evening rush.

Balmy temperatures expected, with heavy rain and destructive 120km/h winds for parts.

Heavy downpours and thunderstorms are also expected in the region

Merseyside was hit with heavy rain today after a long dry-spell

The Commissioner also advised Char Dham pilgrims to remain cautious and follow the administration's safety guidelines during the continuing rainfall.

After the drought come the floods: Heavy rain on parched ground sparks warning Milo Pope | Live News reporter Published August 20, 2026 7:27am Updated August 20, 2026 9:20am Some areas could see torrential rain and treacherous driving conditions (Picture: Gareth Fuller/PA Wire) Heavy rain and thunderstorms are expected

Thunderstorm warnings issued across UK as Brits hit with ‘heavy pulses of rain' for first time in months  lbc.co.uk

The application comes as areas in the country were predicted to have the ‘first meaningful rain for a long time’ this week.

The application comes as areas in the country were predicted to have the ‘first meaningful rain for a long time’ this week.

Parts of the country could see flooding in the coming days - with the Met Office saying "meaningful" rain is finally on the way in drought-hit areas.

‘First meaningful rain for a long time’ is forecast but water firms continue to ask customers to restrict use Floods and drought could hit the UK at the same time this week, with heavy rain forecast to fall on hard, parched soil. While some parts of the UK will have the “first meaningful rain for a long time” in the co