Severe drought declared in six areas of England as reservoirs run low
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https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/oct/15/severe-drought-declared-six-areas-england-public-water-supplies-threat
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- First on desk · 10/15/2026, 10:00:53 PMSevere drought declared in six areas of England as reservoirs run lowOriginal link
- Update · 10/15/2026, 10:00:53 PMSevere drought declared in six areas of England as reservoirs run lowOriginal link
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Some reservoirs in south at critical levels as water companies call for extended restrictions that would affect golf clubs, private schools and car washes A severe drought has been declared in six areas of England, with some reservoirs at critically low levels, threatening public supplies. Parts of Devon, Cornwall, Dorset, Somerset, East Sussex and West Sussex have moved into severe drought, and urgent measures are being taken to secure public supplies of water after the UK experienced its hottest summer on record . Continue reading...
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