Seven areas of England officially in drought, Environment Agency says
Summary
Seven areas in England are officially declared to be in drought after experiencing very little rainfall this summer. The dry weather has caused water to be used faster than it can be naturally replaced.Key Facts
- Seven regions in England are in drought: East Anglia; Hertfordshire and London; Thames Valley; Hampshire & Isle of Wight; Devon & Cornwall; West Midlands; and Wessex.
- July had only 7% of the expected rainfall overall.
- Southern England received just 1% of its usual rainfall.
- The Environment Agency is monitoring the situation.
- Helen Wakeham, a water director at the Environment Agency, said water is being used faster than nature can refill supplies.
- The drought follows a hot and dry summer.
- Updates and more information will be provided by the news source soon.
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