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This July's heatwave was a welcome break for many from the unsettled weather we've experienced over the last few years.

The recent heatwave broke on 22 July with thunderstorms and some very heavy downpours. The storms produced some of the wettest days during the month with many locations having above average rainfall.

The UK has been deluged with rain in recent weeks, and the impacts are beginning to be felt more seriously. With 2012 the wettest summer on record, the outdoor events industry has been devastated along with the national mood. But flood warnings have also risen sharply, representing a serious risk for home-owners.

“Flood alerts expected despite worst drought in a generation” reads a recent headline in the Telegraph. It’s a stark contrast to last year when the week of the Royal Wedding saw Britain reach record April temperatures of 27C. This year a new record was set, with April being the wettest on record.