Drought Declared Across Half of England

The British authorities announced that half of England's land has entered a state of drought due to an extraordinary decline in rainfall, with only 7% of average rainfall received in July, dropping to 1% in some southern areas. This has led to a decrease in water levels in 78% of rivers and a reduction in reservoir storage to 75.3%, along with water usage restrictions imposed on seven companies affecting approximately 23 million people. This dry spell, the third in five years, has resulted in early crop harvests and an increased risk of fires, with a record temperature of 38°C recorded in June, amid a heatwave sweeping across Europe that exacerbates the environmental and economic impacts of the crisis.

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