'Next summer we could be in real trouble' Dr Rob Thompson, a meteorologist at the University of Reading, says the UK needs 'winter rainfall' to solve the drought hitting many parts of the country. 📺 Sky 501, Virgin 602, Freeview 233 and YouTube
By sending us your video footage/ photographs/ audio you agree we can broadcast, publish and edit the material.Kent Fire and Rescue Service says it has ten fire engines at the scene of a crop fire on Oxenturn Road in Wye, Ashford.
"Crews are working to extinguish the flames and prevent any fire spread. More to follow," the service has stated.An unattended bonfire has caused"severe damage" to a grass field in Lincolnshire, according to the county's fire and rescue service. "Severe damage by fire to approximately 10 hectares of stubble field and 400 metres of hedgerow," the service added.Fire and rescue teams are fighting against blazes in Swinley Forest, near the village of Bagshot.Both the Surry and Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue services are attending an incident in Swinley Forest.Climate Show: How do we prevent water shortages?
After drought is declared across much of England, this week Tom Heap examines solutions to water shortages on the Climate Show.Shocking photographs show the scale of parched fields in Bristol on Saturday as the heatwave continues into another weekend. Temperatures have hit the mid-30s again today - as the UK experiences its driest summer in 50 years and droughts are declared in eight areas.
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