Half of England and all of Wales are now in drought after what is set to be their driest July on record as the country has seen extreme temperatures this year

The country is on course for its driest July since records began nearly 190 years ago

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England is facing an ‘exceptionally serious situation’, officials have said

Before and after images reveal the impact of the dry, hot conditions

The Met Office said England and Wales are on course for the driest July since records began

England is facing an ‘exceptionally serious situation’, officials have said