Greenish and Pleasant: Long Awaited Rain Returns to England and Wales The return of rain to southern England and Wales brings a welcome respite from the parched landscapes that defined this summer.
The images of brown, scorched earth were a stark reminder of the UK's hottest summer on record, one that left the south of the country feeling like a desiccated husk.
Grass is often cited as a silver lining in these extreme weather events, and for good reason. It can tolerate an astonishing amount of heat before dying off entirely, only to rapidly regrow when conditions improve.