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England drought needs seven months of rain to end
The gist
England needs 120% of typical rainfall over seven months to exit drought.
Almost three-quarters of England is still in drought, with reservoirs below normal.
How it unfolded
- Sep 16, 2026iNews reports England would need 120 per cent of typical rainfall over the next seven months for all areas to be considered out of drought.
- Sep 17, 2026Environment Agency research says above-average rainfall is needed across England for the next seven months for all areas to recover from drought by spring 2027.
- Sep 17, 2026The Environment Agency states almost three-quarters of England remains in drought following an exceptionally dry spring and summer as well as a succession of heatwaves.