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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 ...
East and West Midlands are latest regions officially in drought - which areas could be next?
Currently, eight million people have restrictions on water use, or will do so in the next week. But many others would be ...
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 ...
More of England likely to be declared in drought
The National Drought Group meets on Tuesday morning after another hot, dry spell.
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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.
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What is a drought and what happens now it’s been declared?
England has had its driest start to the year since 1976 and the driest July since 1935. ... A drought has been declared in parts of England as the country swelters in a second major heatwave in ...