UK weather: Water shortfall declared 'nationally significant'

The water shortfall situation in England has been described as a "nationally significant incident" with five areas officially in drought - as an amber heat health alert comes into force for large parts of the country.

Six further areas are experiencing prolonged dry weather following the driest six months to July since 1976.

Read more: https://news.sky.com/story/uk-weather-water-shortfall-declared-nationally-significant-as-amber-heat-health-alert-set-to-strike-13410279

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Post from Sky News on August 12, 2025

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