Severe drought declared in parts of southern England
Summary
A severe drought has been declared in parts of southern England due to very low rainfall and high water use after the hottest summer on record. Key reservoirs in the affected areas have very low water levels, but the government says water supplies for customers will not be interrupted.Key Facts
- The drought affects parts of Cornwall, Devon, Dorset, Somerset, East Sussex, and West Sussex.
- The Environment Agency declared the drought after reviewing water resources and conditions.
- Wimbleball Reservoir is at 14.9% capacity, and other reservoirs like Roadford, Burrator, Colliford, and Stithians also have low water levels.
- Colliford and Wimbleball are classified as having exceptionally low water levels.
- The government has told water companies to monitor reservoir and river levels every day.
- There will be stricter checks to make sure businesses only take allowed amounts of water from natural sources.
- The government plans these actions to protect water supplies before any disruption happens.
- Despite the drought, the government says customer water supply will continue without interruption.
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