Met Office records indicate England and Wales are likely to have had their driest July since records began 190 years ago.
Indian strawberry farmers rely on varieties imported from the US and Europe, but that could change.
Romania, Bulgaria and Serbia are also grappling with the effects of a series of prolonged heatwaves and low rainfall.
Matthew Myerscough swapped mountains for fossil-laden beaches after becoming trapped in snow on Yr Wyddfa.
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The drought declarations follow an exceptionally hot and dry period, which has hit rivers, crops and nature.
It is the highest number of elephant deaths to be recorded in this area of southern Kenya in decades.
No fatalities or injuries were immediately reported after an EF-2 tornado hit parts of the Midwest state.
A County Tyrone group says it has made progress tackling giant hogweed.
Thomas Cazenave says they are preparing if further evacuations are issued, as the mayor of a nearby town called the situation "catastrophic".