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Nuray Bulbul and William Mata

Why is this summer so rainy? August’s wet weather explained

After another overcast weekend, Brits are hoping there will finally be some sunshine in August — although the weeks ahead are not looking good.

The Met Office has said that a dry bank holiday Monday, on August 28, is “unlikely” although there could be some warm spells from August 26 to September 9.

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