Long-awaited rain began falling across southern England and Wales on September 19, 2026, as the UK recovers from its hottest summer on record and a prolonged drought. Grasslands are slowly recovering their green color.
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Much of the UK is still in drought after its hottest summer on record, but grasslands are slowly recovering their colour The landscapes of southern England and Wales are slowly regaining their colour after this summer’s extreme heat. The UK’s hottest summer on record left the south of the country dried out and brown, making the impact of the drought particularly visual. Continue reading...
Greenish and pleasant: long-awaited rain returns to England and Wales | UK weather ->The Guardian | More on "Rain returns to England and Wales" at BigEarthData.ai
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026... Much of the UK is still officially in drought after its hottest summer on record, but grasslands are slowly recovering their colour