Rain forecast to continue after wettest week since early February

In the last few days of August and start of September, more rain fell than any other week since early February, according to the Environment Agency.

And water companies are reminding customers that temporary hosepipe bans are still in force despite the rainfall and decreased demand with the cooler weather.

While we had a brief return of summer heat over the weekend for some, the weather since the start of September - and meteorological autumn - has been more unsettled.

However, the National Drought Group said that water storage "continued to decline at most reservoirs".

While there has been less demand for water due to the cooler and wetter weather, "further significant rainfall is needed" to return to normal conditions the EA suggests.

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Some reservoirs such as Dove Stone in Saddleworth, Greater Manchester are currently "exceptionally low" according to the Environment Agency

In the first week of September there has been a big variation in rainfall across the UK.

Prestwick, South Ayrshire for example has had 47mm compared to the whole month average of 79mm - or 59% of the average.

Tuesday will see rain and showers spread across the UK with strong winds across Scotland, Northern Ireland and northern England

Those rainfall totals will increase slightly on Tuesday as rain spreads south-east across much of England and Wales.