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England Hits Record 37.7°C, 20 Million Under Hosepipe Bans

7/24/2026

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England recorded its hottest June ever, 37.7 °C in Lingwood, Norfolk on 26 June, beating the 35.6 °C high of 1957.
2026 is the first year UK temperatures hit 35 °C in May, June and July.
Hosepipe bans affect over 20 million customers as only 13 % of rivers in southern and eastern England remain at normal levels.

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England recorded its hottest June ever, 37.7 °C in Lingwood, Norfolk on 26 June, beating the 35.6 °C high of 1957.
2026 is the first year UK temperatures hit 35 °C in May, June and July.
Hosepipe bans affect over 20 million customers as only 13 % of rivers in southern and eastern England remain at normal levels.