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“Drought declared in Yorkshire amid low reservoir and river levels The region was in “prolonged dry weather” status since the end of July after a lack of spring and summer rainfall, but was upgraded to “drought” on Friday.”

“Drought declared in Yorkshire amid low reservoir and river levels The region was in “prolonged dry weather” status since the end of July after a lack of spring and summer rainfall, but was upgraded to “drought” on Friday.”

“Drought declared in Yorkshire amid low reservoir and river levels The region was in “prolonged dry weather” status since the end of July after a lack of spring and summer rainfall, but was upgraded to “drought” on Friday.”

“As a result, “severe drought” – in which a lack of water affects daily life and the environment in major ways, and can have extensive, lasting effects on farming, people, communities, the economy and nature – has been declared in parts of Cornwall, Devon,…”

“Yorkshire was the latest area to move into drought status on 9 October.”

“In Wales, a major incident was declared near Llandovery, Carmarthenshire, after dozens of homes were evacuated and roads closed.”

“It comes after drought officials declared 71.3% of England is now in drought.”