More than half of England 'officially in drought', UK Environment agency says
- Published on 29/07/2026 - 20:05 GMT+2 UK authorities on Wednesday declared more than half of England in drought after "record-low rain and exceptionally high temperatures".
- The declaration follows what is set to be the driest July on record, with around just seven percent of expected rainfall nationwide and some parts of southern England seeing just one percent, according to the UK government's Environment Agency.
- The UK is also currently experiencing its fourth widespread heatwave of 2026.
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- Published on 29/07/2026 - 20:05 GMT+2 UK authorities on Wednesday declared more than half of England in drought after "record-low rain and exceptionally high temperatures".
- The declaration follows what is set to be the driest July on record, with around just seven percent of expected rainfall nationwide and some parts of southern England seeing just one percent, according to the UK government's Environment Agency.
- The UK is also currently experiencing its fourth widespread heatwave of 2026.
Sources: Euronews