England is notoriously rainy — yet an ‘exceptionally serious’ drought has hit half the nation
More than half of England has been officially declared to be in drought following record-low rainfall and exceptionally high temperatures. The drought has affected water supplies and rivers in the country, which is typically known for being rainy.
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2 developments- Jul 29Half of England officially in ‘exceptionally serious’ drought
- Jul 30England is notoriously rainy — yet an ‘exceptionally serious’ drought has hit half the nation
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