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Welsh Water's worst case scenario plan if drought is declared and water becomes scarce

Welsh Water has set out what actions it will take from when a drought starts developing to when it becomes an emergency

Wales Online

What happens when drought is declared by the UK government?

With drought declared in parts of England and other areas at pre-drought stage, we look at some key questions

The Guardian - UK

What is your water company doing to cope with the dry weather?

Four water companies have announced hosepipe bans in the UK, as another heatwave scorches the country

The Independent UK

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Drought to be declared in parts of UK on Friday

It comes as temperatures are set to climb to as high as 34C on Thursday and up to a peak of 36C over the weekend

Wales Online

UK bakes in latest heatwave with drought looming for some areas

Temperatures are climbing into the 30s and could peak around 36C over the weekend.

The Independent UK

Fears of looming drought as water levels at Woodhead Reservoir continue to fall

The Met Office recently raised the Fire Severity Index to the highest level, warning there was also an “exceptional” risk of wildfires.

Manchester Evening News

Saltwater toilets, desperate wildlife: Water-starved Catalina Island battles against drought

Island-dweller Lori Snell grimaced as she tallied her bill recently at the Avalon Laundry — nearly $50 for three large loads.

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Facing extreme heat and drought, young Californians cope to beat climate anxiety and doom

LOS ANGELES — When he was 6 years old, Sim Bilal began to have nightmares of floods pouring through his South Los Angeles home.

Los Angeles Times

UK weather forecast: Heat to reach 'lethal' highs as No10 urged to issue drought warning

While the mercury isn't set to soar quite as high, the Met Office has issued an extreme heat weather warnings ahead of Friday and Saturday - with No10 being urged to take emergency action

Daily Mirror

Italy holiday makers issued warning over drought by Foreign Travel Advice

A state of emergency was declared in Italy at the start of July following a lack of rainfall. Wildfires have raged across the country and tourists have been issued a warning.

Glasgow Live

Thousands evacuated as smouldering French wildfire reignites

High temperatures and drought in the wine-growing region of Gironde force partial closure of motorway

The Guardian - UK

Rhine runs dry and wildfires rage in France as Europe faces worst drought in 500 years

The Rhine River - which has suffered critically-low water levels due to the baking summer and scant rainfall - acts as one of western Europe's main commercial waterways as it runs through Germany and into the North Sea

Daily Mirror

Girl, 12, saved from marrying 70-year-old man moments before wedding ceremony

Little Amira was duped into thinking she was attending her brother's wedding ceremony.

Daily Record

Drought alert: Terrifying charts reveal where in UK is maximum rating 'extremely dry'

Alarming charts show the full extent of Britain's desert-like summer with huge patches of "extremely dry" areas and no sign of any significant rainfall in coming weeks

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Man with tropical jungle in garden stores GALLONS of rainwater in face of drought

Despite being only 65ft long and 35ft wide, Mike's garden is packed with extraordinary and exotic species native to South and Central America, Africa, and China

The Independent UK

Worsening conditions will force people out of farming, industry warns

Agricultural workers have told of the impact of drought and rising costs.

Reuters

'Hitting rock bottom' - drought, heat drain Spanish reservoirs

A flock of sheep shelter from the midday sun under the gothic arches of a medieval bridge flooded in 1956 to create the Cijara reservoir in central Spain, but now fully exposed as the reservoir is 84% empty after a severe drought.

Daily Mirror

Girl, 12, saved from marrying man, 70, just moments before wedding ceremony

Little did Amira know, her brother's so-called wedding was a front for her own wedding to a 70-year-old in exchange for a small dowry of cows, all arranged by her uncle

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European Union warns of "very critical situation" as drought threatens 60% of EU and U.K.

Drought conditions are creating water shortages and affecting farming across Europe.

Wales Online

Wales loses 170 million litres of water every day as it approaches drought conditions

Some parts of the country are "approaching drought levels"

The Conversation

Britain's notoriously wet and cold climate is changing – you won't like what replaces it

The UK had the driest start to a year since the 1970s in 2022, with large parts of southern England receiving less than 50% of their normal winter rainfall. On top of that, southern England recently received just 17% of its average rainfall for July, in what was the country’s…

The Independent UK

Rivers face ‘horror story’ as country heads for drought, say campaigners

River Action has urged the Government to act as low water levels mean more concentrated pollution in Britain’s rivers.

The Guardian - UK

Flushing the loo to gardening: how to save water around the home

Tips on cutting back usage as parts of UK prepare for drought measures

The Conversation

How not to respond to drought: lessons from Angola

Three years after a severe drought in southwestern Angola, people in the area continue to suffer. Hunger remains pervasive and they are still losing livestock.

The Independent UK

What is your water company doing to cope with the dry weather?

Four companies have announced hosepipe bans so far, but more are expected.

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