July is driest in 111 years with a quarter of the rain that should have fallen
July is driest in 111 years with a quarter of the rain that should have fallen
Members of the public walk through dried brown grass during sunny weather in Greenwich Park in London today (Picture: LNP)
England has seen its driest July so far since 1911, with only 24% of the rain that would be expected.
If the dry weather continues, it means there will be a risk of drought, with people potentially being asked to reduce their water consumption.
Most of England has already…