'Conditions are worsening': Almost three-quarters of England now in drought

Michael Holder
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Around 45 million people now living in areas currently experiencing drought conditions with hot, dry weather still set to continue across much of England

Almost three-quarters of England is now experiencing drought conditions, after a dry start to August saw four more regions today officially added to the growing list of areas across the country grappling...

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