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UK firefighters battle huge blaze that tore through homes as residents told to ‘stay away’: Weather latest

Midlands Fire Service has said 14 fire engines remain at the scene

The Independent UK · Aug 10

Almost three-quarters of England in drought as conditions worsen in dry August

More areas of England have been moved into drought status as the country faces another heatwave.

Evening Standard · Aug 10

Lake Mead fell to 1,040.4 feet as the Colorado River crisis deepened; Lake Powell is also under pressure, raising questions over water and hydropower

Lake Mead, the largest reservoir in the United States, has reached its lowest recorded level since it was created nearly 90 years ago, according to AP News. The reservoir fell to 1,040.4 feet above sea level, just below its previous record low from July 2022. At the same time, Lake…

The Times of India · Aug 10

Another heatwave hits Europe as drought and fires worsen

Europe is bracing for another wave of extreme heat, with temperatures forecast to reach the mid-30s Celsius in parts of Britain and France and spread across much of the continent. The latest heatwave comes after record-breaking temperatures, worsening drought, major wildfires and thousands of excess deaths, while dangerously low river…

France 24 · Aug 10

A Colorado farmer put 3,276 solar panels over his crops, and the shade created cooler conditions for heat-sensitive plants

A family farm in Longmont, Colorado has turned part of its land into a working example of how solar power and agriculture can share the same ground. Byron Kominek, owner of Jack's Solar Garden, covered roughly five acres of his family's 24-acre property with 3,276 solar panels, mounted high enough…

The Times of India · Aug 10

UK and France prepare for another heat wave as western Europe sets new temperature record

Europe is experiencing its fifth heat wave this season with temperatures nearing forty degrees Celsius. The United Kingdom and France are preparing for extreme heat and potential health impacts. Record-breaking sea surface temperatures and global averages highlight ongoing climate change concerns. Persistent high-pressure systems are trapping heat and intensifying widespread…

The Economic Times · Aug 10

Amber heat health alerts across most of England as temperatures could reach 36C

More of England is expected to fall into drought as the UK’s extreme summer continues.

Evening Standard · Aug 10

Drought expected to be declared in more parts of England as another heatwave looms

Millions more could face hosepipe ban as further regions expected to enter drought, expert says

The Independent UK · Aug 10

Will drought be declared in more parts of England? Here’s what we know

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The Independent UK · Aug 10

Mapped: Where drought has been declared in the UK as amber extreme heat warning issued

The whole of Wales and some 71.3 per cent of England is now in drought

The Independent UK · Aug 10