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Climate · European UnionEurope faces record drought and wildfires as Athens firefight kills two
Europe recorded its driest July in nearly 200 years, with wildfires in Greece killing two firefighters in a helicopter collision. France contained its largest-ever blaze, while the UK declared drought in Wales and half of England after prolonged heat and no rainfall.
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Climate · United KingdomEngland and Wales record driest July on record, UK weather service says
The UK Met Office reported on 3 August 2026 that England and Wales experienced their driest July ever recorded. The provisional data marks a new low in rainfall for the month, though no centre-rated outlet provided further context on causes or impacts.
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