THE summer heatwave came to an abrupt halt on the Powys border last night.

Presteigne Bowling Club players were six ends into their friendly match at home to Eardisland when torrential rain drenched the field, making play impossible.

Following a week long spell of searingly hot weather both sets of players could have been forgiven for expecting a dry night.

Instead the heavens opened as the heatwave finally gave way to a torrential downpour which led to the game's abandonment.

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Club member David Barrett shared these images of before and after.

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Presteigne Bowling Club's green is left submerged. Picture by David Barrett.

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Presteigne Bowling Club's green prior to the downpour Picture by David Barrett.