Seven areas of England officially in drought, Environment Agency says

Environment Agency names seven regions affected by unusually hot and dry weather and shortage of water Half of England is officially in drought, with July set to be the driest on record after winter floods, the Environment Agency has said. The “flash drought” developed quickly…

Scorching temperatures and very low levels of rain have seen droughts declared across much of England.

A drought has been declared in half of England after record-low rain and high temperatures.