West Country in Drought as UK Faces Fourth Heatwave
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Parts of the West Country are officially in drought as a fourth heatwave grips the UK, with the Environment Agency saying more than half of England is in drought and July could be the driest on record (about 7% of normal rainfall). Impacts include wildfires, low river levels and early harvests; Thames Water has imposed a hosepipe ban while other providers urge careful use. The drought is described as a rapid 'flash drought' or climate whiplash, prompting simple water-saving tips such as shorter showers, full loads and reusing pool water for plants.
- The West is in drought - what does that really mean? BBC
- Pictures show scale of drought across England as rivers dry up BBC
- Half of England officially in ‘exceptionally serious’ drought The Guardian
- Drought declared across half of England after hot, dry weather Reuters
- What is drought and where in the UK is affected? yahoo.com
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