Half of England is in a drought, Environment Agency says

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Half of England is in a drought, Environment Agency says

ITV News’ Olivia Guthrie reports from Holme Fen nature reserve where extreme heat and dry weather have caused peat fires.
Seven areas of England are now officially in drought following record-low rain and high temperatures, the Environment Agency has said.
July is set to be the driest month on record, with England having just 7% of expected rainfall, and southern England seeing just 1%.

Date: July 30, 2026