It was raining in Tooting earlier this morning. It was also raining in Bermondsey around noon. Now back in Brockley it is just grey and overcast, but currently rain free.
Twas persisting it down when I popped out to get lunch at about 12 (EC2M), so I only went as far as Liverpool Street Station (about 20 yeard). I don't have any windows, so couldn't say if it has eased.
I've been in Spain when it's rained (yes it's a myth that it only rains on the planes!) and I confirm it's wet and falls from the sky, so yes it's the same in Spain!