UK Farmers Warn of Food Shortages Amid Drought and Extreme Heat, Met Office Forecasts Continued Hot Spells

Farmers in the UK are warning that the next 10 days are crucial to prevent food shortages later in the year, as extreme hot weather and drought conditions have severely affected crops. The UK has received only 3% of its typical July rainfall in 2026, with the south and east of England experiencing no rainfall this month. The Met Office's long-range forecast for August indicates that temperatures will very likely remain above normal, with potential for further hot spells, particularly in the south.