Met Office names top 10 areas where it will rain this week — full list

The Independent and The Mirror UK describe the same event in different terms.

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What happenedAfter five back-to-back heatwaves, rainfall is set to return to the UK.

What changedThe Independent frames it as "Met Office names top 10 areas where it will rain this week — full list". The Mirror UK frames it as "Met Office maps show 60 UK areas drenched by heavy rain on Tuesday - full list".

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Still Watching. The Independent frames it as "Met Office names top 10 areas where it will rain this week — full list". The Mirror UK frames it as "Met Office maps show 60 UK areas drenched by heavy rain on Tuesday - full list".

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Aug 16, 10:02 PM: The Independent joined the source map.

Aug 17, 1:57 AM: The Mirror UK joined the source map.

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The Independent3h ago

Met Office names top 10 areas where it will rain this week — full list

After five back-to-back heatwaves, rainfall is set to return to the UK

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The Mirror UK17m ago

Met Office maps show 60 UK areas drenched by heavy rain on Tuesday - full list

After a balmy heatwave week, Tuesday is set to be a washout for millions as rain comes to help alleviate the drought seen across the country caused by Britain's hottest ever summer

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