'Severe drought' declared in parts of United Kingdom
The United Kingdom experienced its hottest summer on record in 2026, featuring several heatwaves and an exceptional drought that resulted from a lack of rainfall not seen since records began in 1836
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- World
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- Weather & monsoon
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- The Hindu
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- Thursday, 15 October 2026, 8:13 pm IST
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