The East and West Midlands have joined Yorkshire and the north-west of England in experiencing drought conditions. Continuing hot and dry weather poses risks to crop production and wildlife, leading ministers to urge water companies to implement hosepipe bans. Reservoir storage across England has fallen to 75.6%, lower than levels recorded during the severe drought of 2022, while rainfall in June was 20% below the long-term average and marked the hottest recorded month for England. The national drought group has convened to address the dire environmental impacts, including fish die-offs and crop failures.
Four areas of England are now in drought as the East and West Midlands have joined Yorkshire and the north-west, leading to alarm over crop production and wildlife.
Reservoir levels have continued to fall, with overall storage across England at 75.6%, below the level during the severe drought year of 2022.
The government’s national drought group met to discuss the response to prolonged dry weather, which is causing fish die-offs, low river flows, and crop failures.
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