Drought Declared in Almost Three-Quarters of England
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The Story
The UK government declared drought conditions in 71.3% of England following the driest July on record. Nowhere in the UK reports normal water resources. The conditions are worsening, with a fifth heatwave forecast and scant rain. Twenty-seven million people face water restrictions.
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- CenterThe Conversation UKThe Conversation UK (opens the publisher’s site)