England Records Longest Dry Spell in 30 Years as Heatwave Enters Third Week

The Brussels Times—Parts of England have gone without significant rainfall for the longest stretch since the mid-1990s, with the ongoing heatwave now past the two-week mark. Meteorologists noted the dry conditions are placing pressure on water supplies and agricultural land across southern and central regions. The prolonged heat has prompted comparisons to historic 1990s droughts that caused widespread disruption to UK infrastructure and farming.

• The Brussels Times — Belgium breaks own record for longest period without government
• Sky News — Longest spell without rain since the mid-1990s recorded in parts of England
• BBC — Heatwave exceeded two weeks with no significant rainfall in the forecast