Drought Declared Across More Than Half of England After Prolonged Dry Spell

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Drought conditions now affect more than half of England following a period of extreme heat and unusually low rainfall. The UK government has warned of widespread consequences, including falling river levels and an elevated risk of wildfires. Farmers are being forced to bring in their harvests ahead of schedule due to the dry conditions. Millions of residents are currently subject to restrictions on how much water they can use. Authorities are monitoring the situation closely as the country grapples with the compounding effects of the ongoing dry spell.

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