Thunderstorm warnings issued across country amid ‘first meaningful rain’

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

Emily Beament and Erik Olsson, Press Association Thunderstorm warnings have been issued across parts of Wales, as water companies could be forced to reduce the amount they take from the River Severn to prevent parts of it drying out in the ongoing drought. It comes as parts of the UK were hit by “heavy pulses”…

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