- Met Office forecasts a record-breaking heatwave and severe drought affecting both England and Wales.
- Drought conditions are impacting both England and Wales, with the Met Office providing data on rainfall and temperatures.
Agricultural shortages and supply chain reliance on local produce are affecting retailers in England and Wales due to shared extreme weather.
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Updated Aug 10
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Agricultural shortages and supply chain reliance on local produce are affecting retailers in England and Wales due to shared extreme weather.
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What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- Drought and heat are straining agricultural output, leading to food price inflation shocks across Europe.Sub-event
RHS notes that banana plants rarely fruit in the UK due to drought conditions in England and Wales.1 source
Extreme weather is causing agricultural shortages and supply chain issues across England and Wales.1 source
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The entities involved
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England
country in north-west Europe, part of the United Kingdom
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Wales
country in north-west Europe, part of the United Kingdom
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Aldi
brand name of two global discount supermarket chains