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England and Wales are in crisis as half the country faces official drought, with rainfall plummeting to just 7% last month—southern England saw a mere 1%. Farmers, including a veteran in West Sussex, report record-breaking heat, 25% lower yields, and early harvests. The situation threatens food security, water supplies, and could leave England short by 5 billion liters daily by 2050. Over 20 million people are under hosepipe bans, risking fines for non-compliance. Wildfires have surged, with nearly 400 fires in July—the busiest on record—thanks to dry conditions primed for ignition. While farmers adapt through crop changes and soil improvements, water infrastructure won’t catch up for a decade. Critics question approving water-hungry data centers while urging citizens to conserve.

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