Nearly three-quarters of England is now experiencing drought conditions. This severe situation stems from prolonged dry weather and higher temperatures this year. Forty-five million people live in drought areas, and twenty-seven million face water use restrictions. Rivers and groundwater levels continue to decline, increasing wildfire risks. Heat has also impacted wildlife and caused thousands of heat-related deaths.

Parts of England already struggling with prolonged dry weather could be plunged into drought

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It follows the driest July in England and Wales since records began