Drought is extended in parts of UK after 23million Brits hit by hosepipe bans

DROUGHT has been declared across the whole of Wales, following low rainfall and sustained high temperatures. This comes after half of England is also currently in drought, following an announcement by the Environment Agency. Natural Resources Wales has announced this month is on course to be the driest July in Wales si

England is facing an ‘exceptionally serious situation’, officials have said

"Rivers are running low, farmers are having to harvest crops early, wildfire risk is increasing, and millions of people are living under restrictions on water use," says the UK government.

Multiple UK regions have officially been declared in drought as farmers warn crop damage could trigger higher supermarket prices and even shortages of baking potatoes

"Rivers are running low, farmers are having to harvest crops early, wildfire risk is increasing, and millions of people are living under restrictions on water use," the UK Environment Agency said in its announcement.

Just over half of England has been declared in drought after “record-low rain and exceptionally high temperatures,” the U.K. government said Wednesday.

It follows what is set to be the driest July on record, with just seven percent of expected rainfall nationwide.

The Environment Agency has declared a drought across seven areas of southern, eastern and central England.

The Environment Agency has declared a drought across seven areas of southern, eastern and central England.

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

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

A drought has been declared in half of England after record-low rain and high temperatures.

Experts say immersion in cold water before an ambulance arrives can greatly increase the chances of heat stroke survival and reduce the risk of long-term complications.

The Met Office thinks the end of the week will be wetter for parts of Scotland

The Met Office has said the UK is set to be hit by a "short spell of heat" this week, with temperatures forecast to reach 35C in nine areas on Wednesday as amber heat health alerts are issued

Full list of Merrie England coffee shops that have closed  lbc.co.uk

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