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'Severe drought' declared in parts of United Kingdom
The Hindu
Published 16 Oct 2026, 1:43 am·2 h ago·1 min read
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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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