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Story summary
- In April 1976, the UK experienced unusually pleasant weather, with Easter weekend sunshine and temperatures reaching 21°C.
- The month recorded minimal rainfall, with Plymouth reporting 4 mm, making April the driest on record.
- This warm spell foreshadowed the extreme summer that followed.
- The drought left grass brown, cracked roads, and widespread water rationing.
- Despite signs, people initially welcomed the warm weather, expecting rainfall to return soon.
