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UK’s Driest July and Wildfire Risk | Leeds News
UK weather’s taking a cool turn this weekend after a blistering heatwave, with highs around 25-26°C — still warm, but a welcome relief. England and Wales are on track for their driest July ever, with barely any rain recorded — England at just 5.6mm (less than half the 1911 record), Wales at 7.9mm. Half of England and all of Wales are now in official drought, causing parched landscapes and wildfire emergencies, including one near Sizewell. While the weekend stays dry for most, rain is forecast for next week — a lifeline for parched areas. Northern Ireland’s July has been dry but not…
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