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Severe drought declared in parts of England following low rainfall and dropping reservoir levels
Overview
A severe drought has been officially declared across several areas in the south of England, including parts of Cornwall, Devon, Dorset, Somerset, East Sussex, and West Sussex, due to months of low rainfall and significantly falling reservoir levels.
Key points
- A severe drought has been declared in parts of the south of England.
- Affected regions include parts of Cornwall, Devon, Dorset, Somerset, East Sussex, and West Sussex.
- The declaration follows months of low rainfall and dropping water levels in reservoirs such as Wimbleball on Exmoor.