# UK says almost three-quarters of England is now in drought

https://mins.news/en/video/18763

- Reuters, 2026-08-11 05:31 UTC
- Society
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=30mCPcDdxpU

> The British government says nearly three-quarters of England is currently experiencing drought. It points to prolonged dry weather as worsening pressure on agriculture, public water supplies and wildlife. The assessment underscores the expanding effects of the dry conditions across the country.

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