'Truly exceptional': England and Wales record driest July on record, provisional Met Office figures show

Provisional figures from the Met Office reveal that England and Wales have experienced their driest July on record. This period occurred during a summer characterised by extreme weather, with the data further indicating that last month was exceptionally hot and sunny. These results are described as truly exceptional, marking a significant climatic event for the region as the Met Office continues to monitor the ongoing weather patterns across England and Wales.