JULY SET TO BE DRIEST ON RECORD FOR ENGLAND AND WALES AFTER RELENTLESS HEATWAVES

England and Wales are experiencing a severe drought, with July set to be the driest month on record, according to The Guardian. The Environment Agency and Natural Resources Wales have announced that half of England and the whole of Wales are officially in drought. This comes after four record-breaking heatwaves since May, which have fueled huge wildfires and left farmers, wildlife, and protected habitats running out of water.

Southern England had just 1% of its long-term average rainfall last month, highlighting the extreme nature of the drought. Climate scientists are urging better planning to mitigate the effects of the drought, which is intensified by the climate crisis. The drought is the third such event in the past five years, indicating a worrying trend.

The drought is part of a larger pattern of extreme weather events in the UK and Europe this summer, driven by the climate crisis. This has significant implications for the environment, agriculture, and human health.

• July is set to be the driest month on record in England and Wales
• Half of England and the whole of Wales are officially in drought
• The drought is exacerbated by the climate crisis and follows four record-breaking heatwaves since May

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