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.
17. Grass in Hastings & St Leonards looking very brown after the lack of rain during July and August 2026. Grosvenor Gardens.
Grass in Hastings & St Leonards looking very brown after the lack of rain during July and August 2026. Grosvenor Gardens. Photo: JL
18. Grass in Hastings & St Leonards looking very brown after the lack of rain during July and August 2026. The Oval.
Grass in Hastings & St Leonards looking very brown after the lack of rain during July and August 2026. The Oval. Photo: JL
19. Grass in Hastings & St Leonards looking very brown after the lack of rain during July and August 2026. St Leonards seafront verge.
Grass in Hastings & St Leonards looking very brown after the lack of rain during July and August 2026. St Leonards seafront verge. Photo: JL
20. Grass in Hastings & St Leonards looking very brown after the lack of rain during July and August 2026. Warrior Square Gardens.
Grass in Hastings & St Leonards looking very brown after the lack of rain during July and August 2026. Warrior Square Gardens. Photo: JL