- The UK is bracing for its fourth summer heatwave, with temperatures expected to reach up to 34C in the South East, following a prolonged period of dry weather.
- The UK’s most parched regions missed out on their chance for rain this weekend ahead of forecasts for the country’s fourth summer heatwave.
- Parts of Wales have already declared drought status, while large areas of England are in a “prolonged dry weather” state, the stage before a drought declaration.
- Fire chiefs are warning that wildfires could become “exceptionally severe” in eastern, southern, and south-eastern England due to the parched conditions.
- Emergency services are preparing for an increased risk of wildfires, with southern England having received only 1 per cent of its average July rainfall.
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