Londoners have been rejoicing after the first rain fell in the capital in weeks. Advertisement AdvertisementAdvertisement AdvertisementAccording to the Met Office's rain tracker map, the first rain fall began over the southwest of the capital at around 5.30pm before beginning to drift over the south of the capital. According to long-range forecasts, sufficient rainfall that could bring an end to drought conditions in the UK is not expected until October. Londoners who did not get any rain on Thursday evening spoke of their disappointment. While others have spoken of their concern at the drought conditions.