Environment Agency forecasts continued drought in 2026 without 'sustained' winter rainfall

Stuart Stone
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Record dry spring and four summer heatwaves mean hosepipe bans and drought conditions could extend into next year, report warns

Much of the UK may be experiencing heavy rain today, but that has not stopped the Environment Agency forecasting official drought conditions are set continue into next year - and could even worsen - without...

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