Shafaqna English- About 45 million people are now living in drought-affected areas of England. More than two-thirds of England is now officially in drought after the country recorded its driest July since records began in 1836. They join around half of England and the whole of Wales, already affected by drought conditions. The decision was made by the National Drought Group, which brings together regulators, government officials, water companies and agricultural organizations. More than 27 million are facing water use restrictions, it noted.