Here is what the page “London 40C Heatwave: Maggots Rained Down Like Hail in One Neighbourhood” contains. The Guardian Lifestyle Oct 20, 2026 • 6:00 AM During the record-breaking 2022 London heatwave, when temperatures hit 40C, a resident in a former housing association flat faced a nightmarish infestation. With no wind and oppressive heat, the stench of bins lingered, and maggots rained down like hail, creating an appalling problem in the neighbourhood.
The author, staying in a friend's flat with a permanent hole in the living room ceiling, describes the terrifying conditions that led to the infestation. The problem was so severe that one man took it on, armed only with a jet wash to combat the maggots. The heatwave, which made air feel thicker and leaves limp, created perfect conditions for flies to breed rapidly in waste, leading to the maggot downpour. This listing links straight to the original page, where the content is available in full.