Apart from the stifling heat, one of the most startling aspects of the heatwave was seeing our parks and gardens turn completely brown without much-needed water. But nature is always resilient and recent heavy rain has seen the green begin to return. See our picture gallery below as a reminder of the scorched terrain the searing sun created.
9. Grass in Hastings & St Leonards looking very brown after the lack of rain during July and August 2026. Alexandra Park.
Grass in Hastings & St Leonards looking very brown after the lack of rain during July and August 2026. Alexandra Park. Photo: JL
10. Grass in Hastings & St Leonards looking very brown after the lack of rain during July and August 2026. Alexandra Park.
Grass in Hastings & St Leonards looking very brown after the lack of rain during July and August 2026. Alexandra Park. Photo: JL
11. Grass in Hastings & St Leonards looking very brown after the lack of rain during July and August 2026. Bohemia Road Fire Station.
Grass in Hastings & St Leonards looking very brown after the lack of rain during July and August 2026. Bohemia Road Fire Station. Photo: JL
12. Grass in Hastings & St Leonards looking very brown after the lack of rain during July and August 2026. Horntye Park.
Grass in Hastings & St Leonards looking very brown after the lack of rain during July and August 2026. Horntye Park. Photo: JL