Key Takeaway
Much of the UK is still in drought after its hottest summer on record, but grasslands are slowly recovering their colourThe landscapes of southern England and Wales are slowly regaining their colour after this summer’s extreme heat. The UK’s hottest summer on record left the south of the country dried out and brown, making the impact of the drought particularly…
Published September 19, 2026 · Category: News
Overview
Much of the UK is still in drought after its hottest summer on record, but grasslands are slowly recovering their colour
The landscapes of southern England and Wales are slowly regaining their colour after this summer’s extreme heat.
Details
The UK’s hottest summer on record left the south of the country dried out and brown, making the impact of the drought particularly visual.
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Originally published at www.theguardian.com.
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Much of the UK is still in drought after its hottest summer on record, but grasslands are slowly recovering their colourThe landscapes of southern England and Wales are slowly regaining their colour after this summer’s extreme heat.The UK’s hottest summer on record left the south of the country dried out and brown, making the impact of the drought particularly visual. Continue reading...
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This story was reported by The Guardian World.