Drought status announced across majority of England
On Wednesday, the UK government officially announced a drought for more than 50% of England, citing extreme heat and a lack of rainfall. The Environment Agency characterized the event as a "flash drought," noting that water levels in rivers are dropping, agricultural yields are being gathered ahead of schedule, and the threat of wildfires is rising. Additionally, millions of residents are now facing limitations on their water consumption.
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