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England’s facing a severe flash drought — nearly three-quarters of the country is parched, with temperatures soaring into the mid-thirties and no relief in sight. After the driest July on record, another heatwave looms, straining water supplies from farms to rivers. Millions are under hosepipe bans, wildfires rage across regions like the Pennines and New Forest, and emergency services are stretched thin. Officials urge immediate water conservation, highlighting long-term fixes like new reservoirs and leak repairs. While some rain may arrive soon, experts warn it won’t undo the massive deficit — dry weather looks set to dominate through August and into September.

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