Village sees 50 days without rain during summer heatwave

BBC UK Thursday 06 August 2026, 23:06 UTC 1 min read

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Wisley in Surrey has recorded no rain for 50 consecutive days - with little rain on the horizon as Matt Taylor from BBC Weather explains.

Wisley (ORG) Surrey (LOCATION) Matt Taylor (PERSON) BBC Weather (ORG)

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