Disaster● ElevatedAug 10 · Aug 10, 2026, 6:30 PM
Almost three - quarters of England in drought as conditions worsen in dry August
GlobeAlert Desk · curated from newarkadvertiser.co.uk · United Kingdom
Almost three-quarters of England are experiencing drought conditions, which have worsened during a dry August. This indicates a significant and widespread environmental issue.
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