Heavy rain hits London as Sadiq Khan warns downpours could lead to 'flash flooding'

Parts of London have seen heavy downpours on Thursday lunchtime following weeks on end of hot, dry weather

Some areas in the country had the ‘first meaningful rain for a long time” this week

The prolonged dry spell has come to an end with heavy, thundery showers continuing to sweep across the UK, as Ben Rich explains.

Milo Pope | Live News reporter Published August 20, 2026 7:27am Updated August 20, 2026 7:28am Some areas could see torrential rain and treacherous driving conditions (Picture: Gareth Fuller/PA Wire) Heavy rain and thunderstorms are expected to sweep across the UK, with warnings of flash flooding and travel disruption

Sadiq Khan praises 'incredible' Ulez as road scheme improves air quality for millions in London  GB News

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Critics said I was attacking motorists. It’s more important for me that the city’s children are no longer breathing dangerous levels of pollution Ulez led to better lung size and function among London children, study finds When I introduced London’s clean air zone – the ultra-low emission zone (Ulez) – more than seve

WeatherWales weatherThundery downpours are forecast with a flooding risk issued19:22, 18 Aug 2026Updated 19:29, 18 Aug 2026The Met Office has warned of a risk of flooding in north Wales this week as heavy rain returns after a long, dry summer. Following the driest July on record for Wales this year, Wales will see the