It has been revealed that almost three-quarters of England is officially in drought as conditions worsen after the driest July ever recorded, while Wales is completely in drought.

The National Drought Group met this week and has warned that all regions of the country are experiencing pressure on their water resources.

Sunshine and record breaking temperatures coupled with dry weather has parched the land, flora and fauna.

Fran Barnes, chief executive of the Horticultural Trades Association (HTA), comments on the situation:

"The current conditions are having a huge impact on our 1,400 members – garden retailers, growers, landscapers, designers, suppliers and manufacturers – despite our sector investing heavily in becoming more water efficient."

"Climate adaptation requires long-term investment in water storage, infrastructure and planning, alongside ongoing investment in the green infrastructure that makes our communities more resilient to extreme weather."

Barnes urges for a long-term water resilience strategy that addresses the realities of a changing climate.

The Eden Project also responds to drought, as Andy Jasper, chief executive, comments:

“Drought conditions and wildfires we’re seeing this year remind us that we need to take action to improve our connection with the natural world and support nature to recover. There are so many positive things we can do – the future is ours to make!”

There are warnings of more dry weather and another heatwave on the way.