From Stonehenge to the Serpentine - satellite images show impact of hot, dry summer
Satellite imagery reveals the significant impact of a hot, dry summer on the UK landscape, showing historically low water levels in reservoirs. While drought conditions are affecting England and Wales, authorities are monitoring the situation compared to previous years.
Why it matters
This illustrates the visible environmental consequences of climate change and extreme weather patterns on national infrastructure and water security.
By Rob Corp , Barbara Metzler and Thomas Spencer , BBC Verify Published 24 minutes ago With more parts of England set to join Wales as being officially declared to be in drought, BBC Verify has been gathering satellite imagery showing the impact of this year's extreme summer heat.
From historic sites and parks to reservoirs and golf courses, the hot, dry weather has changed how large parts of the UK usually look.
This year's consecutive heatwaves and above-average temperatures have had a noticeable effect - even compared with last summer which was the UK's warmest on record.
According to the UK government, almost all reservoirs in England and Wales are officially classed as having water levels below normal or low.
Five are exceptionally low - among them Clywedog reservoir in Powys which provides water supplies for parts of the West Midlands.
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