Drought Declared in Almost Three Quarters of England, Government Says The UK government's declaration that almost three quarters of England is now in drought raises questions about Britain's famously changeable weather.
It serves as a stark reminder of a country struggling to adapt to its own climate, with far reaching consequences for food security and the nation's psyche.
July was particularly dry, with the Met Office confirming it as the driest on record. The statistics are alarming: 71. 3% of England is in drought, and a fifth heatwave is forecasted for the week ahead.