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England’s farmers battle drought as river flows fall ‘perilously’ low
Farmers in England are warning that an intensifying drought affecting several regions is having a devastating impact on their ability to produce food, while “perilously low” water levels are ...
More of England likely to be declared in drought
The National Drought Group meets on Tuesday morning after another hot, dry spell.
Environment Agency declares UK drought as millions hit with hosepipe bans
The Environment Agency has noted "we will likely experience more frequent and severe droughts in the future due to our ...
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West Midlands declared 'in drought' and people urged to 'consider their water use' amidst heatwave and hosepipe bans in parts of the country
The National Drought Group (NDG) made the announcement today as dry weather continued to impact water resources across ...
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Drought expands in England amid warnings of food supply risks
Large parts of England are now officially in drought, intensifying concerns about the impact of extreme weather on the ...
Households in England urged to save their old bath water this week
Households in England are being urged to save their old bath water this week to water garden plants.
Thames Water imposes hosepipe ban as historic drought hits England
Britain's Thames Water announced a temporary "hosepipe ban" on Monday, aimed at cutting water usage across large parts of ...
Will there be a drought where I live?
In England, the North West, Yorkshire, East Midlands and West Midlands are in drought, the Environment Agency says, as shown ...
Millions are exempt from hose pipe ban covering much of England
As much of a parched England faces a blanket ban on using hose pipes to counter water shortages there are a group of people ...