Drought declared across eight areas of England
by Helena Horton Environment reporter from Environment | The Guardian on (#62E6G)
Expert group declares official drought amid prolonged dry spell, meaning water rationing may take place
A drought has been declared across wide swathes of England after a meeting of experts.
The prolonged dry conditions, with some areas of the country not receiving significant rainfall all summer, have caused the National Drought Group to declare an official drought.
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