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.
13. 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
14. Grass in Hastings & St Leonards looking very brown after the lack of rain during July and August 2026. Falaise Road area.
Grass in Hastings & St Leonards looking very brown after the lack of rain during July and August 2026. Falaise Road area. Photo: JL
15. Grass in Hastings & St Leonards looking very brown after the lack of rain during July and August 2026. Falaise Road area.
Grass in Hastings & St Leonards looking very brown after the lack of rain during July and August 2026. Falaise Road area. Photo: JL
16. Grass in Hastings & St Leonards looking very brown after the lack of rain during July and August 2026. Falaise Road area.
Grass in Hastings & St Leonards looking very brown after the lack of rain during July and August 2026. Falaise Road area. Photo: JL