Disaster● ElevatedJul 29 · Jul 29, 2026, 11:15 PM
Drought declared in West Midlands after record low rain and exceptionally high temperatures
GlobeAlert Desk · curated from redditchstandard.co.uk · United Kingdom
A drought has been declared in the West Midlands region, attributed to historically low rainfall and unusually high temperatures. This indicates a significant environmental concern with potential regional impact.
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