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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Environment
Tom Levitt

What happens when drought is declared by the UK government?

Low water levels at Woodhead reservoir in Derbyshire
Low water levels at Woodhead reservoir in Derbyshire. Photograph: Dave Higgens/PA

Parts of England were declared to be in drought on Friday. Here we look at what this means, and how long it may last.

Why are we in this situation?

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