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More than half of England officially in drought, Environment Agency says

More than half of England officially in drought, Environment Agency says
BBC Science Wednesday 29 July 2026, 12:10 UTC 1 min read
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Scorching temperatures and very low levels of rain have seen droughts declared across much of England.

Scorching temperatures and very low levels of rain have seen droughts declared across much of England.
England (LOCATION) Environment Agency (ORG)
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