More Than Half of England Declared in Drought

The Environment Agency has declared drought across more than half of England after scorching temperatures and very low rainfall. Sky reported earlier that half of England was in drought following record-low rain and high temperatures.

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More than half of England officially in drought, Environment Agency says

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Scorching temperatures and very low levels of rain have seen droughts declared across much of England.

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BBC 2h ago

More than half of England officially in drought, Environment Agency says

Scorching temperatures and very low levels of rain have seen droughts declared across much of England.

Guardian 2h ago

Half of England officially in ‘exceptionally serious’ drought

Environment Agency names seven regions affected by unusually hot and dry weather and shortage of water Half of England is officially in drought, with July set to be the driest on record after winter floods, the Environment Agency has said. The “flash drought” developed quickly because of unusually low rainfall and high temperatures. Continue reading...

Sky 5h ago

Half of England in drought, Environment Agency says

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