Village sees 50 days without rain during summer heatwave
Summary
A village in Surrey, England, has experienced 50 days without rain this summer, breaking a record from 1976. England and Wales had their driest July in 190 years, and a heatwave with high temperatures is expected to continue, leading to health warnings in many areas.Key Facts
- Wisley village in Surrey has gone 50 days without rain this summer.
- The previous dry spell record was 36 days in 1976.
- July was the driest recorded month for England and Wales in 190 years.
- A high pressure system over Europe has prevented rain clouds from forming.
- Scotland and Northern Ireland have had some rain, but southern England and Wales remain very dry.
- The UK Health Security Agency issued yellow heat health alerts for many regions, warning of high temperatures and health risks.
- Water shortages have led to hosepipe bans in some areas like Essex and Suffolk.
- The drought may last until autumn when weather conditions change.
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