Scorched Earth: The Unspoken Cost of Europe's Drought As I walked through London's streets on Thursday, the mercury soaring above 38 degrees Celsius, it was impossible to ignore the eerie feeling that had settled over this land.
Lush parks and gardens now resembled a dusty savannah, their trees parched and their grass burnt.
This contrast highlights the cruel irony of Britain's climate – a place where umbrellas are a staple in every tourist's bag and rain boots a necessary evil for locals. The U. K.