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Farmers warned drought could continue into next year despite autumn rain

England needs at least 120% of average rainfall over the next six months to be considered out of drought by spring

Jane Thynne
Head of News and Business
clock • 2 min read
Despite recent storms, the National Drought Group says 82% of England remains in drought, including 3.2% in severe drought
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Despite recent storms, the National Drought Group says 82% of England remains in drought, including 3.2% in severe drought

Farmers across England are being warned drought could continue into next year despite a wetter October, with six months of above-average rainfall needed for recovery. The National Drought Group says...

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