England and Wales face record July dryness
England and Wales experienced the worst drought since record-keeping began in 1836 during July 2026, with extremely low rainfall recorded—only 6.5 mm in England and 9.3 mm in Wales, approximately 9-10% of seasonal averages. Southern England was the driest, with just 1.9 mm. These conditions coincided with an unprecedented heatwave, making it one of the hottest months on record for the region, with temperatures reaching 31°C. The combined impact led to wildfires and increased mortality rates in May and June, and orange alerts were issued for rising temperatures extending through Wednesday.
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