Seven areas of England officially in drought, Environment Agency says
The Environment Agency has officially declared a drought in seven areas of England following an exceptionally hot and dry summer. Rainfall levels in July were significantly below average, leading to concerns about water usage exceeding natural replenishment rates.
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This highlights the growing impact of climate change on water security and infrastructure in the UK, necessitating potential restrictions on water usage.
Published 6 minutes ago Seven areas of England are officially in drought after a hot and dry summer, the Environment Agency has said.
July saw 7% of the expected levels of rainfall, with just 1% across southern England.
The seven areas are: East Anglia; Hertfordshire and the whole of London; Thames Valley; Hampshire & the Isle of Wight; Devon & Cornwall; the West Midlands; Wessex (covering Dorset, Somerset, Wiltshire, and south Gloucestershire).
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