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How can the UK be in drought and still be at risk of flooding? Despite most areas having at least some rain recently, it has not been enough to alleviate the drought situation across most of England and Wales. The Environment Agency said “months of significant and sustained wet weather” is needed to end the drought. The UK is heading into autumn with the potential for wetter and windier weather, according to the Met Office. But, here’s why that doesn’t mean an end to the drought. #Drought #UKWeather #Forecast #ElNino #Flooding

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