UK Drought Latest: 45 Million People Now in Drought Areas After Heatwaves and Record Dry Weather The latest drought warnings in England are a stark reminder of the country's growing vulnerability to extreme weather events, which have become increasingly frequent and severe in recent years.
With 45 million people now living in drought stricken areas, the situation is dire – and it's not just about water scarcity.
Most of England has been declared "flash drought" status by the Environment Agency, a term that refers to an area facing extreme dryness due to a combination of low rainfall and higher temperatures.