Odiham saw not one drop of zero rain last month, according to the Met Office. Farmers, florists and the local cricket club in the Hampshire village have all been forced to adapt to the parched conditions.
And the drought is set to continue as Britain braces for another heatwave. Highs of up to 35C are expected next week.
Cara Evans, bar and events manager for the Odiham and Greywell Cricket Club, said grounds officials have had to water the wicket at least once a day to ensure it is safe to play on the hardened ground. She told the PA news agency: “The drought has meant that we’ve had to water that wicket so much more often than we would normally have to do, and to try and keep it green and safe to play on.
