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Severe drought declared in six areas of England as public water supplies under threat

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Sky News – UK
“Severe drought declared in parts of southern England”

Severe drought has been declared in parts of Cornwall, Devon, Dorset, Somerset, East Sussex and West Sussex, the government has said.

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The Guardian – World
“Severe drought declared in six areas of England as public water supplies under threat”

Some reservoirs in south-east and south-west at critically low levels as water companies call for non-essential user bans on businesses A severe drought has been declared in six areas of England with some reservoirs at critically low levels, threatening public supplies. 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. Continue reading...

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The Guardian – UK
“Severe drought declared in six areas of England as public water supplies under threat”

Some reservoirs in south-east and south-west at critically low levels as water companies call for non-essential user bans on businesses A severe drought has been declared in six areas of England with some reservoirs at critically low levels, threatening public supplies. 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. Continue reading...

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BBC News – UK
“Severe drought declared in parts of southern England”

Reservoir levels continue to drop after a hot summer and less September rain than normal.

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CNN Portugal
“Governo britânico declara seca severa em seis localidades”

Último verão foi o mais quente alguma vez registado no Reino Unido

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