England Suffers Worst Drought in July History

The UK is experiencing its driest July on record, with severe drought conditions affecting much of England and Wales. According to reports, only 7% of normal rainfall has been recorded in the past month, while 78% of rivers are below typical levels.

In East Sussex, farmers have been harvesting wheat a month early due to the dry conditions, resulting in wheat yields down by 25-30%. The drought has also affected other spring cereals, with potentially worse results.

Al Jazeera's Rory Challands reports from Southern England, highlighting the devastating impact of the drought on local agriculture. As Challands notes, risk is becoming a daily reality for farmers, who are struggling to cope with the consequences of the drought.