England and Wales on course for driest July on record

England and Wales are on course to record their driest July in 190 years, according to Met Office figures. This extreme weather follows weeks of scorching temperatures and minimal rainfall, with some specific locations experiencing 44 days without rain. Data indicates that this period is likely to be the driest July since records began nearly two centuries ago, reflecting a significant lack of precipitation across these regions during the peak of the summer season.