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BIZARRE: National drought group - What They Never Told You

‘Very long way to go’ before drought is over, officials warn despite rain

The warning comes after the latest meeting of the National Drought Group which has focused on the impacts of prolonged dry conditions on farmers.

Evening Standard

Experts discuss plans to save water as dry conditions worsen across England

National Drought Group meets and water companies prepare to take drastic action as supplies dwindle

The Guardian - UK

England one dry spell away from return to severe drought, say experts

Warning comes as supermarkets ration sales of produce owing to dry conditions elsewhere in Europe

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Most of England remains in drought despite recent heavy rainfall

Water companies are being urged to plan now to avoid water supply and environmental impacts next summer.

The Independent UK

Drought could last until next year across UK

Recent rainfall has made "little or no difference" to reservoir levels

Wales Online

Warning that droughts could remain in parts of country until next spring

Even if the country receives average rainfall, some areas may still see drought conditions

Manchester Evening News

Further water bans ‘being considered across England as supplies continue to run low’

A ban on non-essential water use could be imposed this month, leaked documents reveal

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Drought could be declared in UK area leading to rules on water use and hosepipe ban

The Environment Agency's National Drought Group gets together and looks at statistics including rainfall, how much water is left in rivers, reservoirs and lakes

Daily Mirror

Water companies issue warnings to customers amid drought concerns

The National Drought Group moved England into ‘Prolonged Dry Weather’ status.

The Independent UK

Water firms resist government calls for more hosepipe bans

Just two companies have banned use as firms in drier areas wait until last minute to avoid annoying customers

The Guardian - UK

UK faces drought alert in August with hosepipe bans and irrigation restrictions

On Tuesday, the National Drought Group, made up of government departments and affected groups, will meet to discuss a strategy to deal with the very dry conditions faced by the UK

Daily Mirror

UK facing drought in August following extreme heat

Hosepipe bans could be brought in and farmers restricted from irrigating crops

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