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England in Drought Amid Climate Crisis | Leicester News
England’s drought crisis is escalating, with the East Midlands now officially in drought alongside Kent, East Sussex, and the Solent — nearly three-quarters of the country grappling with a fast-moving “flash drought” fueled by record-low rainfall and scorching temperatures. This follows England’s driest July since 1836, multiple record-breaking heatwaves, and thousands of weather-related deaths. Wildfires are flaring across regions from the Pennines to Wales and Scotland, disrupting travel and ecosystems. Water companies and farmers warn of mounting pressure on supplies, affecting everything…
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