England in Drought Crisis | Calgary News

Calgary News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 6, 2026 · 1m

England and Wales are in crisis as half the country faces official drought, with rainfall plummeting to just 7% last month—southern England saw a mere 1%. Farmers, including a veteran in West Sussex, report record-breaking heat, 25% lower yields, and early harvests. The situation threatens food security, water supplies, and could leave England short by 5 billion liters daily by 2050. Over 20 million people are under hosepipe bans, risking fines for non-compliance. Wildfires have surged, with nearly 400 fires in July—the busiest on record—thanks to dry conditions primed for ignition. While…