Olympic spectators brace themselves as rain returns with a vengeance
OLYMPICS spectators braced themselves for rain today as storms are predicted to hit much of the capital.
The tennis had to be called off after it became too wet for players during the match between France's Jo-Wilfred Tsonga and Canadian Milos Raonic.
Meanwhile at the hockey, spectators were forced to huddle in rain ponchos and under umbrellas.
Spectators watch the hockey in the rain
Up to five inches of rain is expected over the coming week, according to forecasters.
The wet weather will follow a dry spell for the country which saw temperatures reach a roasting 32C.
The Met Office warned the UK faces a week of unsettled sweather with heavy showers and gale force winds.
Rain will continue heavy in places
A spokesman said: "Rain will continue northwards, heavy in places, reaching northernmost England."
But he did say there were signs of brightness later in the day, warning that it will become "very humid."
Temperatures are expected to peak at 19C (66F) to 20C (68F) in the South East today, while other areas such as Weymouth, Dorset, where the sailing is taking place, are due to be around 17C (63F) to 18C (64F).