Source of River Thames dries out ‘for first time’ during drought
by Helena Horton Environment reporter from Environment | The Guardian on (#625MZ)
Head of the Thames is now more than 5 miles downstream as forecasters warn of further high temperatures to come
The source of the Thames has dried up during the drought, with river experts saying it is the first time they have seen it happen while forecasters warn of further high temperatures to come.
The river's source has shifted from its official start point outside Cirencester during the continuing dry weather and is now more than 5 miles (8km) downstream.
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