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Drought declared in southern England

Updated 2026-10-15 11:40 UTC 1 source Neutral

A severe drought has been declared in parts of southern England due to low reservoir levels following a hot summer and less rainfall than usual.

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BBC News
Reservoir levels continue to drop after a hot summer and less September rain than normal.
2026-10-15 11:28 UTC
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