Post by trueblue on Aug 12, 2022 19:39:31 GMT
'UK Heatwave: Official drought declared across large parts of England'
Eight parts of England, including Devon, Kent, East Anglia and Lincolnshire are affected.
The move is expected to trigger stricter controls on water use and five water companies have already announced restrictions, including hosepipe bans.
Millions are expected to be impacted but the Environment Agency said essential water supplies were safe.
John Curtin, director of operations, said the drought would go on for "a long time" and warned of possible restrictions on crop growing and further hosepipe bans.