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London finally got a bit of rain (but another 1,400,000 have joined the hosepipe ban)

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London finally got a bit of rain (but another 1,400,000 have joined the hosepipe ban)
Metro
Metro2 hrs ago
London finally got a bit of rain (but another 1,400,000 have joined the hosepipe ban)
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
Evening Standard
Evening Standard🏁 first to report4 hrs ago
Rain finally falls in London! Capital rejoices as showers hit city with more wet weather to come
Showers began sweeping across the capital from 3am this morning, with as much as 32mm of rain per hour falling after a record period of dry weather
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