The Met Office has briefed the Government and transport chiefs to prepare for at least 50 days of rain in the next three months, leading to fears over further flooding in the UK and dashing any hopes of a warm British summer.Last summer saw 40 days of rain, but the Met Office expects this summer to be even worse, jeopardising popular summer events such as Wimbledon, Trooping of the Colour, Royal Ascot and many festivals including Glastonbury.To count as a rainy day, there must be a minimum of 2.
The Met Office long-range forecast said: “The chances of a wetter-than-average period are higher than a drier-than-average one.“Rainfall at this time of year has a greater risk of localised heavy downpours and thunderstorms.”The discouraging outlook comes after a bank holiday weekend that was interrupted by intermittent showers across the country.