Official drought declarations were issued for two Welsh regions and part of England following record-low rainfall and extreme conditions. The UK received just 3% of average July rainfall and is tracking toward the driest July on record.
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Drought has been declared in two areas of Wales and part of England, following record dry conditions, heatwaves, wildfires and dwindling rivers.
"First parts of UK officially declare drought - as dry spell to end for some" "The UK received just 3% of its average rainfall for this month and is on track to become the driest July in almost 190 years." #ClimateChange news.sky.com/story/first-... The UK received just 3% of its average rainfall for this month and is on track to become the driest July in almost 190 years.