Fears of 1976-style drought and crop failure as hottest ever June day hits 36.1C
- Posted on June 24, 2026
- By The Daily Star
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Fears of 1976-style drought and crop failure as hottest ever June day hits 36.1C
It eclipsed the previous June high of 35.6C set during the historic 1976 heatwave that brought water shortages across the UK