Severe drought declared in parts of southern England
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- Reservoir levels continue to drop after a hot summer and less September rain than normal.S1
- The UK saw a record-breaking hot summer with minimal rainS2
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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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Severe drought declared across parts of England after record-breaking hot summer
The UK saw a record-breaking hot summer with minimal rain
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Published Oct 15, 2026
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- The UK saw a record-breaking hot summer with minimal rainS2
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