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Much of the UK continues to experience hot and dry conditions, prompting the possibility that additional areas of England may soon be classified as drought-affected. The Environment Agency (EA) has indicated that “several areas” might enter drought status due to ongoing pressure on public water supplies caused by persistent dry weather and sustained high demand.
According to the EA’s most recent drought summary, rainfall across the country has remained below 10mm for the seventh straight week, with regions in the east and south-east of England receiving less than 1mm of precipitation. Currently, more than half of England, along with the entirety of Wales, are already designated as being under drought conditions.
Reservoir levels have steadily declined, with nearly all reservoirs across England falling below normal levels and five reaching what the EA classifies as “exceptionally low.” Notably, Wisley in Surrey has experienced over 50 days without any measurable rainfall. Southern England is nearing a two-month stretch without significant rain, intensifying concerns about water scarcity. In response, South West Water introduced a hosepipe ban last Saturday, joining other areas under water usage restrictions.
More than 20 million people in the UK now live in regions facing water restrictions due to a combination of prolonged dry spells, heatwaves, and increased demand. It is also worth noting an update to a previous report: as of 9 August, the UK has matched the 1995 record for days exceeding 30°C, reaching 34 days, rather than surpassing it as initially stated
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