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Local News · LondonLondon hits 28.1C as September ranks among UK's warmest
London reached a high of 28.1C in September, a month that ranked as the UK's joint-fourth warmest on record. Despite this warmth, parts of England remain in drought, with around 30 million people subject to water use restrictions.
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Local News · LondonBarnet faces September heatwave risk and drought despite rain forecast
Barnet and the wider south-east could see another heatwave in September, the Met Office has warned, as the region remains a month’s worth of rain below normal levels. Heavy rain forecast for Monday may ease wildfire risks but will not end drought conditions or hosepipe bans, experts say.
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Council & Politics · LondonLondon drought triggers Amber health alert as Barnet faces water restrictions
An Amber health alert is in force across London after Kew Gardens recorded its first rain-free July in 155 years. Barnet Council and Thames Water have imposed water-saving measures as temperatures exceed 30°C, increasing risks for vulnerable residents.
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