Drought Hits England and Wales: Five Reservoirs ‘Exceptionally Low’

Five major reservoirs in England and Wales have dropped to “exceptionally low” levels. The cause is a combination of extreme heat and a severe lack of rain. This is now putting public water supplies under serious pressure. Most of Europe has faced repeated heatwaves this summer, driven by the climate crisis. Along with very little rainfall, these conditions have pushed nearly three-quarters of England and all of Wales into drought. Officials warn that if the dry weather continues into autumn, the situation could become “real trouble” for water supplies. For now, the focus is on managing the low reserves as the region remains on alert.