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National Drought Group warns drought likely to last into and throughout 2026 due to record dry weather

DRIED UP RIVER BED UNDER OLD BRIDGEThe National Drought Group is warning that England must prepare for an ongoing drought into and possibly throughout 2026 unless there is significant rain this autumn and winter.

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