World·BBC·38m agoUnited Kingdom
Severe Drought Declared in Southern England
Six counties affected after record-hot summer
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A severe drought has been declared across parts of southern England after the hottest summer on record, with Ardingly and Wimbleball reservoirs under specific concern. The government said customer water supplies would remain uninterrupted.
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droughtsouthern Englandwater resourcesEnvironment Agencyreservoirs
