‘Very long way to go’ before drought is over, officials warn despite rain
10-09-2026 16:14 via standard.co.uk

‘Very long way to go’ before drought is over, officials warn despite rain

The warning comes after the latest meeting of the National Drought Group which has focused on the impacts of prolonged dry conditions on farmers.
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