Exceptionally low river flows forecast across UK as drought threat grows

Haweswater reservoir in the Lake District earlier this month. Photograph: Gavin Dronfield/Alamy

Exceptionally low river flows are predicted across the UK this summer as a drought becomes more likely, scientists have said.

An update from the UK Centre for Ecology and Hydrology (UKCEH) says dry, warm weather is expected over the next three months, putting pressure on water resources.