8 areas have been officially declared in drought
Drought has been officially declared across some parts of England, including the East Midlands. The declaration comes after months of below-average rainfall which has left reservoirs and rivers running low across much of the country.
England is currently experiencing its driest nine-month period since the drought year of 1976. South-east England saw below 10 per cent of its usual rainfall amount in July. The Guardian has reported that drought is likely to be declared in two more areas - Yorkshire and the West Midlands - later in August.
If conditions continue to deteriorate, an extreme drought may be declared, leading to more stringent restrictions on water use. According to The Guardian, this could mean restrictions on commercial car washes and swimming pools, for example.
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