Drought likely in Cumbria and Lake District, government committee told

Exclusive: Other summer hotspots such as Devon and Cornwall also likely to face problems, leaked minutes show

Cumbria and the Lake District are likely to be plunged into drought, minutes from the government's National Drought Group reveal, with reservoir levels in the regions having dropped significantly.

Other popular summer holiday destinations including Devon and Cornwall are also likely to be hit by water supply problems, the group heard, and holidaymakers may be be told to curb their use.