Britain declared a drought in regions of England on Friday, as homeowners faced additional water usage limits following a period of prolonged dry weather that has already put the nation’s infrastructure to the strain.
The Environment Agency stated in a statement that parts of southern, central, and eastern England are now in drought, which means that water providers will step up efforts to reduce the impact of dry weather on farms and the environment.
“All water companies have persuaded us that major sources are still safe, and we’ve made it clear that it is their obligation to keep those supplies safe,” Steve, the Minister of Water, Double said during a National Drought Group meeting.”
We are better prepared than ever for spells of dry weather, but we will continue to constantly monitor the situation, especially the effects on farmers and also the environment, and take additional action as necessary.”
The conference came after England experienced its wettest July since 1935. Only 35% of the usual monthly rainfall fell, and areas of England and Wales are currently under a four-day “extreme heat” warning.
The most recent drought in England occurred in 2018.Rain and thunderstorms mean there is a minor danger of flooding in some parts of the UK so when dry weather breaks early next week, the Met Office national forecaster said that on Friday, issuing a warning for Monday.
