London Records First Dry Month in 150 Years as Drought Deepens

London has recorded its first calendar month with no rainfall in 155 years at the Kew Gardens weather station, according to reporting. The dry milestone comes amid a broader drought affecting Europe, where low river levels have disrupted energy and industry. In particular, the drought has been linked to problems on the Danube—including Hungary shutting down its only nuclear plant—and stress on the Rhine impacting trade. Forecasters say there is little sign of widespread, sustained rain needed to break the pattern.