Heavy rain forecast will not reverse widespread drought conditions in UK

The UK faces an unusual scenario: forecasters are predicting heavy rain for areas gripped by drought this week, yet The Guardian reports such rainfall won't reverse the widespread dry conditions stressing water resources, farmers, and wildlife. Because intense showers will fall on hard, parched soil, they risk triggering flooding even as drought persists.

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