Wednesday 3 August 2022 10:25 PM Britain's driest summer since 1935 causes brown leaves to fall like it is ... trends now
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Leaves cover the ground in a crisp carpet of golden brown in scenes more familiar in autumn.
August has only just begun and summer does not officially end for nearly eight weeks. But extreme temperatures and a lack of water have caused 'stressed' trees to drop leaves early, say experts.
Our pictures show the extent of the phenomenon after the record-breaking heatwave and dry spell.
In one picture, children are seen playing with lime tree flowers, which are often shed now, and leaves in Ascot, Berkshire.
Scorched earth: The usually verdant expanse of South London’s famous Blackheath shows the dramatic effect of the dry spell and record temperatures on grassland. August has only just begun and summer does not officially end for nearly eight weeks. But extreme temperatures and a lack of water have caused 'stressed' trees to drop leaves early, say experts
Jumping for joy: Brothers WIlliam Beran, 5 and Oliver Beran, 7 play in the fallen lime tree flowers, which are often shed now, and leaves,
