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WorldLondon braces for five days of rain
London is forecast to experience five consecutive days of rain starting August 4, according to BBC Weather. This follows a recent heatwave where temperatures reached 33C on July 29. Other weather services also predict showers.
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Couple uses leaf blower as fan in heatwave
A couple was seen using an Aldi leaf blower as a makeshift fan in a park during a heatwave, with temperatures reaching 33 degrees. Aldi UK's Chief Commercial Officer commented on the creative cooling method.
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WorldLondon Drought Declared Amid Heatwave and Fires
London and six other regions are officially in drought, the Environment Agency announced. Temperatures reached 34.4°C in Heathrow during the heatwave, with two grass fires burning in Romford impacting local traffic and properties.
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WorldHomeless families denied AC in London heatwave
Homeless families in London were reportedly denied access to in-built air conditioning during a recent heatwave, leading to children becoming sick. A letter writer called the situation a crisis of basic human dignity, highlighting a perceived failure of compassion in the city's housing system.
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WorldLondon's only safe Thames bathing spot open
Swimmers are enjoying London's only officially designated safe bathing spot on the River Thames at Ham in Kingston. The site is open during the bathing season from May 15 to September 30, with water quality tests underway.
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WorldSwifts face record numbers of grounded fledglings
Record numbers of young swifts are being found grounded across the UK due to recent heatwaves. Swift SOS volunteers have handled nearly 800 casualties this year, with London and the Home Counties seeing a significant number of cases.
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WorldSouth Western Railway to slow trains due to drought
South Western Railway (SWR) will reduce train speeds and alter timetables from 10 August due to drought conditions. Passengers between London Waterloo and Exeter may face up to 27-minute longer journeys as soil shrinkage affects track stability.
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