England's Drought: A Flashpoint for Climate Change The Environment Agency has declared drought conditions across more than half of England, highlighting the stark reality that climate change is no longer a distant threat but an everyday occurrence.
The hot, dry weather has depleted water supplies, forcing millions to adapt to life under hosepipe bans and increasing the risk of devastating wildfires.
This year's drought has been marked by rapid shifts from wet to dry conditions, which have caught both farmers and policymakers off guard.