UK weather service says England and Wales provisionally recorded their driest July ever

According to the UK Met Office, England and Wales provisionally recorded their driest July ever, marking the driest July since record-keeping began in 1836. Additionally, July was reported as the driest month overall in southern England since records began nearly 200 years ago.

The unprecedented dry spell highlights significant meteorological conditions affecting the region, impacting water resources and local environments across England and Wales as data confirms the historical nature of the low rainfall levels.