UK weather: Sunshine gives way to a wetter and windier week, but will the rain be enough to ease the drought?

Earlier this week, a severe drought was declared in parts of England. With high pressure dominating this weekend, is there any sign of the prolonged rainfall needed to bring relief?

High pressure is still influencing much of the UK’s weather this Sunday, bringing sunshine and relatively light winds after a chilly start.

However, conditions are becoming more unsettled across eastern England, where heavy showers are developing and could spread farther west overnight.

The return of rain may be welcome in drought-affected parts of southern England, but scattered downpours are unlikely to provide the sustained rainfall needed to restore depleted water supplies. Looking farther ahead, the weather could become increasingly wet and windy later in the week.Sunny spells for many, but heavy showers de

velop in the eastSunday began on a cold note across Scotland and Northern Ireland, with frost

in places before sunshine helped temperatures recover.Much

of the UK will enjoy a bright afternoon, with sunny spells across Scotland, Northern Ireland and large parts of England and Wales.

Winds will generally remain light, making conditions feel pleasant in sheltered areas.Rainfall to accumulate most in the South East of England todayHowever, eastern England will see a livelier picture. Showers are becoming

more widespread and …….