Half of England officially in âexceptionally seriousâ drought | TheBriefWire
Half of England officially in âexceptionally seriousâ drought
Published 29 July 2026 ¡ science
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
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 âflash droughtâ developed quickly because of unusually low rainfall and high temperatures. Continue reading...
Published: July 29, 2026 ⢠5:30 PM IST ¡ Updated: July 29, 2026 ⢠6:09 PM ISTBy TheBriefWire Editorial Team
Key points
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 âflash droughtâ developed quickly because of unusually low rainfall and high temperatures.
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