Met Office verdict on when England and Wales drought might end as 'heavy rain' forecast

Greater Manchester remains in the category before drought known as prolonged dry weather

Temperatures will feel a 'little cooler' as rain is expected in Wales this week

The Met Office has said large parts of the UK could see 'heavy thunderstorms' this week a temperatures drop following an intense period of hot weather.

Suppliers could factor water scarcity into charges as part of Ofwat proposal to reduce consumption Water companies could be allowed to raise bills for customers during periods of drought under proposals being considered by the sector’s regulator for England and Wales. Suppliers would be permitted to factor “water scarc