'Severe drought' declared in parts of United Kingdom
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- The United Kingdom experienced its hottest summer on record in 2026, featuring several heatwaves and an exceptional drought that resulted from a lack of rainfall not seen since records began in 1836S1
- Officials said the south east and south west have suffered their driest April to September for more than 100 yearsS2
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'Severe drought' declared in parts of United Kingdom
The United Kingdom experienced its hottest summer on record in 2026, featuring several heatwaves and an exceptional drought that resulted from a lack of rainfall not seen since rec…
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Severe drought: What does it mean – and where has it been declared in the UK?
Officials said the south east and south west have suffered their driest April to September for more than 100 years
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Published Oct 15, 2026
What to know
- The United Kingdom experienced its hottest summer on record in 2026, featuring several heatwaves and an exceptional drought that resulted from a lack of rainfall not seen since records began in 1836S1
- Officials said the south east and south west have suffered their driest April to September for more than 100 yearsS2
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