July set to be driest on record for England and Wales after relentless heatwaves

Climate scientist urges better planning as southern England had just 1% of long-term average rainfall last month Half of England and the whole of Wales are officially in drought and July is set to be the driest month on record as extreme heat intensified by the climate crisis continues to grip the UK and Europe this su

Nation.Cymru staff Wales is on course to record its driest July since records began almost 200 years ago, as prolonged heat and a near-total lack of rain deepen drought conditions across the country. Provisional figures from the Met Office show Wales has received just 7.9mm of rainfall so far this month, shattering the

Only 5.6mm of rainfall has been recorded in England in July so far.

Only 5.6mm of rainfall has been recorded in England in July so far.

Three reservoirs in England now have "exceptionally low" water levels – with a further seven "notably low" as the country is on track for the driest July on record.

Met Office records indicate England and Wales are likely to have their driest July since records began 190 years ago.