Large swaths of England have officially descended into drought, with residents and businesses in affected areas urged to conserve water in the driest summer in 50 years. 9News
The Environment Agency announced that England's south, southwest and southeast are in drought, along with central and eastern regions, after convening the National Drought Group, made up of water companies, ministers and other water authorities.Dried and cracked mud is exposed as the water level at Beacons Reservoir recedes during the current heat wave, on August 12, 2022 in Merthyr Tydfil, Wales.
"All water companies have reassured us that essential supplies are still safe, and we have made it clear it is their duty to maintain those supplies."While the lack of rain and heat are driving this drought, around 3.1 billion liters of water are lost every day in England and Wales through leaks in the nations' aging infrastructure. Consumer groups and experts have called on water companies to do more to plug leaks.
The drought declaration means water companies and governments should implement drought plans without seeking permission from ministers.
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