It is rare in the UK at the moment (Image: Getty Images)

With the driest July in over 100 years, parts of England could experience a ‘drought’.

Recent record heat has already put some regions in the first of four drought categories, known as ‘extended dry weather’, with many having been short of supplies and rainfall since 2012. We are facing our first water ban. .

The Environment Agency (EA) has warned that the country could enter a second phase of ‘drought’, with more temperatures likely to rise in late August, so naturally the time is right to beat it. good rain will be available. under. dry spell.

When will it rain again in England?

When will it rain again in England?

This varies a lot depending on where you are in the UK, but the general picture is that we don’t expect to see rain across the country any time soon.

The Bureau of Meteorology’s forecast for the next few days suggests a high chance of rain in the UK, but it’s a different story in Scotland and Northern Ireland, where heavier rain is likely.

In addition, the forecast through mid-August does not look promising in the long term, as it states that “generally dry weather is likely to continue across the country.”

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Later in the month, the Japan Meteorological Agency said erratic weather and thunderstorms were possible “especially in the south and west” but again showed no signs of heavy rain.

So we may have to wait a little longer for this much needed wet weather. Some countries have responded to hose bans.

Around 1.5 million people face a hose ban by Southern Water, which covers Hampshire and parts of the Isle of Wight, from August 5, while South East Water also announced a hose ban. in Kent and Sussex from August 12.

How much did it rain in England in July?

Low water level in Holmstis Reservoir, Holmfirth, West Yorkshire.

Reservoir levels are very low in some parts of the UK (Image: PA)

According to the Met Office, England averaged just 35% of its monthly rainfall compared to 53% for Wales, 51% for Northern Ireland and the more typical 81% for Scotland.

Only the north of Scotland achieved normal levels of precipitation, despite around 98% of total precipitation for a normal July.

Dr Mark McCarthy, from the National Climate Information Centre, said: “July 2022 will be a very dry month in the south of England, with only 10.5mm of rainfall temporarily recorded, which was recorded in 1911. Less than the previous record of 10.9 mm.

The general weather pattern for that month was only rain in the north of England, and in areas further south, the month was remembered for short, isolated showers that eventually ended in extreme heat.

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