Hosepipe ban in London to last for months despite rain starting to fall

Thames Water says restriction is set to remain in place ‘towards end of year’

London finally got a bit of rain (but another 1,400,000 have joined the hosepipe ban) Sarah Hooper | Live News Reporter Published August 18, 2026 9:05am Updated August 18, 2026 9:17am Some areas in London had a spot of rain this morning (Picture: EPA) A new hosepipe ban has come into force as forecasters warned parts o