The UK's Weather Whiplash: Drought, Rain, and the Next Heatwave The UK has been plagued by extreme weather this summer, with heatwaves giving way to brief rain showers only to threaten another dry spell.
As autumn approaches, the Met Office is predicting a potential sixth heatwave for 2026, which could further strain the country's parched soil and water resources.
Recent rain showers provided some relief from the summer drought, but experts warn that conditions may persist through September.