Half of England officially in drought as heat wave peaks: Environment Agency
Aysu Bicer 29 July 2026•Update: 29 July 2026 Half of England has officially been declared in drought following record-low rainfall…
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Half of England in drought, Environment Agency says
A drought has been declared in half of England after record-low rainfall and high temperatures. Seven areas of England are…