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UK braces for a dramatic weather flip: after a brutal heatwave that’s claimed over 2,800 lives and shattered rainfall records, heavy rain is set to slam Northern Ireland, Wales, and southern England as early as Tuesday, August 18th. While yellow heat alerts remain in effect through Tuesday, temperatures could still hit 36°C over the weekend — marking this year’s fifth heatwave. Reservoirs are dangerously low, and July was England and Wales’ driest month since 1836. But relief is on the way: by Thursday, August 20th, some areas could see a 20°C drop, with London cooling to teens and Scotland dipping to 5-6°C. Expect sunny spells and rising temps later in the week — but for now, brace for much-needed rain and cooler air breaking the dry spell.

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