Three-quarters of England in drought as summer’s fifth heatwave looms
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This story was selected and curated by our editorial team in the Climate crisis category. Published on August 10, 2026 • Originally reported by PA Media. OMEGAZEPRIME provides independent news coverage and analysis for our readers. Stay informed with the latest developments.
This story was selected and curated by our editorial team in the Climate crisis category. Published on August 10, 2026 • Originally reported by PA Media. OMEGAZEPRIME provides independent news coverage and analysis for our readers. Stay informed with the latest developments.
Four more regions given drought status, putting 27 million people under restrictions on water use
Almost three-quarters of England is now in drought, as much of Europe braces for its fifth climate crisis-driven heatwave this summer.
Four more regions of England have officially been declared to be in drought: the East Midlands, Lincolnshire and Northamptonshire, Kent and East Sussex, and Solent and the South Downs.
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