Severe drought declared in six areas of England as public water supplies under threat
Parts of Devon, Cornwall, Dorset, Somerset, East Sussex and West Sussex have moved into severe drought, and urgent measures are being taken to secure public…
The Guardian reports: Parts of Devon, Cornwall, Dorset, Somerset, East Sussex and West Sussex have moved into severe drought, and urgent measures are being taken to secure public supplies of water after the UK experienced its hottest summer on record.
This environment story centres on the United Kingdom. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include England, Parts of Devon and Cornwall.
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- England, Parts of Devon, Cornwall, Dorset
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- Environment
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