Greenish and pleasant: long-awaited rain returns to England and Wales
By Katie WardZimbabwe

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Much of the UK is still in drought after its hottest summer on record, but grasslands are slowly recovering their colour
The landscapes of southern England and Wales are slowly regaining their colour after this summer’s extreme heat.
The UK’s hottest summer on record left the south of the country dried out and brown, making the impact of the drought particularly visual.
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- Length
- 64 words · 1 min read
- Published
- September 19, 2026
- Byline
- Katie Ward
- Source
- The Guardian