An extended period of dry weather means the north and south of the capital have been classified as being in drought.
The EA has declared that eight parts of the UK are in drought, including the entirety of the capital.
John Curtin, executive director of operations for EA, told the BBC a drier than usual winter had exacerbated the situation. He said: "It's weeks of rain we're going to need to recover over the winter. This drought will go on for a long time." Mayor of London Sadiq Khan said: "I'm urging all Londoners to do all they can to help our city navigate this exceptionally dry spell."
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