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Weather for the Week Ahead

Turning unsettled as we move through next week but how much rain can we expect in the forecast?

Firefighters battle a grass fire on Leyton flats in east London, as a drought has been declared for parts of England following the driest summer for 50 years. Picture date: Friday 12 August 2022
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Warning of wildfires risk as drought hits parts of England

The Met Office says the risk of fires spreading will be "exceptional" this weekend in large parts of England and Wales.

Fire burns across a row of trees with flames leaping into the sky
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Climate Check

Hot, dry weather has been making headlines across the UK and Europe this summer. Ben Rich looks at the consequences of the long, intense heatwave.

Parched grass in Greenwich Park, in London

Drought declared across large parts of England

More people could face hosepipe bans, with five companies already announcing restrictions on water use.

A BBC crew on the Rhine riverbed on Friday

Drought on the Rhine: 'We have 30cm of water left'

The Rhine is a key shipping route for Germany and Europe - so what happens if it's too shallow to use?

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