The Soggy Afterglow of a Drought Summer The UK's prolonged dry spell has finally given way to heavy downpours, causing concern for the nation's parched landscapes and its relationship with water.
While some areas have been spared the worst of the drought, large swaths of England, Wales, and Scotland struggled to get by on meager rainfall.
The consequences are being felt in agricultural yields and household water supplies. Heavy rain is not the only hazard associated with this weather system; it also brings flash flooding, lightning, and hail.