Action needed to save water, minister urges
Summary
The UK government has declared a severe drought in parts of southern England after months of very low rainfall. Water and flooding minister Emma Hardy asked people to save water to prevent this drought from becoming a constant problem.Key Facts
- Severe drought is declared in Cornwall, Devon, Dorset, Somerset, East Sussex, and West Sussex.
- The drought is due to exceptionally low rainfall, the lowest in over 100 years.
- Reservoirs in affected areas are at very low levels, some below 20% capacity.
- The government says water supplies will continue but is taking steps to protect water resources.
- Minister Emma Hardy urged citizens to use water wisely in the coming weeks.
- Robbie Moore, opposition shadow minister, said the government reacted too slowly to the drought.
- Wimbleball Reservoir serves about 300,000 homes, currently at 14.9% capacity.
- Ardingly Reservoir serves 280,000 customers, currently at 19.4% capacity.
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