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European Jewish News · Aug 10, 2026

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UK: Almost three-quarters of England is now in drought, it's just been announced - with many areas set for a fifth summer heatwave from tomorrow. The National Drought Group says 71.3% of the nation is now in what DEFRA calls a "flash drought", affecting 45 million people. The Environment Agency declared last week that half of England was in drought thanks to the ongoing dry conditions. Join EJN:

UK: Almost three-quarters of England is now in drought, it's just been announced - with many areas set for a fifth summer heatwave from tomorrow. The National Drought Group says 71.3% of the nation is now in what DEFRA calls a "flash drought", affecting 45 million people. The Environment Agency declared last week that half of England was in drought thanks to the ongoing dry conditions. Join EJN: https://wa.me/447443160130?text=Hi!%20I%20would%20like%20to%20subscribe%20to%20the%20EJN.%20My%20name%20is:%20

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