SpainThe United Kingdom has officially declared much of the island in a state of 'severe drought,' with half of England now under this designation. This follows July being recorded as the hottest month in the country's history, combined with extremely low rainfall—only 7% of average precipitation was received during the month. Some areas in the south saw less than 1% of their usual rainfall, and regions like Devon and Hampshire have gone over 50 days without rain. Rivers are running at significantly lower levels than normal, farmers are harvesting crops early to prevent losses, and the risk of wildfires has increased. Scientists attribute these conditions largely to climate change, noting that England has experienced three official droughts in five years—a highly unusual occurrence. The situation has been exacerbated by a sudden shift in weather patterns, moving from a wet winter that replenished groundwater reserves to an exceptionally hot and dry summer. Water companies are losing nearly a billion liters annually due to leaks and pipe breaks, further straining water resources.
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