England and Wales on course for driest July on record
By Wire ReportJul 31, 2026 at 11:37 AM

Met Office records indicate England and Wales are likely to have had their driest July since records began 190 years ago.
Originally published at bbc.co.uk.

Met Office records indicate England and Wales are likely to have had their driest July since records began 190 years ago.
Originally published at bbc.co.uk.

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