England's Parched Lands: A Dry Spell with No End in Sight The record breaking dry spell gripping central and south east England has left the region's vulnerable water resources exposed.
According to the Met Office, numerous weather stations have shattered previous records for consecutive days without rain, with some areas going over 50 days without a drop.
Wales and most of England are already in drought, while parts of eastern Scotland struggle with significant water scarcity.