Record Nighttime High Temps In Norfolk - More Turds In The Thames

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After sweltering heat, much of the UK is suffering heavy rain as the weather continues to fluctuate. The downpours come after Sunday saw record overnight temperatures of up to 21.9C in Marham, Norfolk.

Dozens of flood warnings are in force, with another 50,000 tonnes of raw sewage forced into the Thames. Much of the worst of the rain will be in southern and central Scotland and northern England, with an easing overnight and returning on Wednesday.

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Following last Tuesday's discharge of more than 600,000 tonnes of untreated sewage into the Thames, another 50,000 tonnes has been discharged into the river. The latest incident was further downstream near Battersea Park, in London, while the Isleworth area was also affected again. Last week's spill killed tens of thousands of fish.

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But on Sunday, five other places equalled or bettered their records for their hottest night, including Weybourne in Norfolk. And Aviemore in the north of Scotland reached its all-time record maximum overnight temperature at 19.5C (67.1F). It was overall the warmest weekend of the year, with the stifling heat and humidity of the day trapped beneath a blanket of clouds, but the rain returned full pelt on Monday."

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http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/3551736.stm