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Britain’s Heatwave Prompts Crop Watering Ban for Farmers

Temperatures near 33°C trigger drought mitigation measures

19 July 2025 · 23:52 UTC

Amid soaring temperatures across the UK, farmers have been banned from watering crops in several regions to conserve dwindling water supplies, as authorities enact emergency measures in response to a deepening heatwave and growing concerns over agricultural impact and public health.