The Met Office and Environment Agency said the current outlook for September, October and November shows a higher likelihood for wetter and windier conditions compared to the 30-year-average We could be in for a very wet drought (Image: Getty Images)

Despite the likelihood of a wetter-than-average autumn and increasing flood risks, drought conditions could persist into winter, warn officials. The Met Office and Environment Agency have indicated that the forecast for September, October, and November suggests a higher probability of wetter and windier conditions compared to the 30-year average . ‌

However, they caution that this rainfall may not be sufficient to counteract the effects of this year's unprecedented dry and hot weather, which led to several regions declaring a

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