Driest July in England since 1935, says Met Office
England had its driest July since 1935, with parts having the least rainfall on record, the Met Office has said.
South-east and central southern England saw an average of just 5.0mm rainfall. England saw an average of 23.1mm. The first hosepipe ban this year will come into effect on 5 August for Southern Water customers in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. Farmers are warning of the devastating conditions of the dry weather on crops. Potatoes, sugar beet and maize are suffering with the lack of rain, with some farmers saying they have been forced to harvest earlier than usual.
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