14 h. ago England facing summer drought after driest start to spring in generations brings low reservoirs, struggling crops and wildfires

A summer drought could be looming in England after the driest start to spring in generations. Lack of rainfall has left reservoir levels dwindling, crops struggling and vegetation parched.

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15 h. ago UK hosepipe ban fears as dry start to spring raises risk of summer drought

England could face a drought this summer after its driest start to spring for 69 years

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16 h. ago Drought risk warning issued after England’s driest start to spring since 1956

The Environment Agency warns of possibility of drought – with more frequent dry summers to come as a result of climate change.

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17 h. ago Summer drought fears grow as England sees driest start to spring in 69 years

Environment Agency warns water companies may need to put in restrictions in the summer

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20 h. ago England’s driest start to spring for 69 years raises risk of summer drought

The Environment Agency said no hosepipe bans are planned but warned water companies may need to put in measures including restrictions in summer.

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1 week ago Stirling cattle farmer spared jail after five cows left to starve

He left the animals in a field near the city without checking on them during a drought in spring and summer 2023 - but was spared jail and dodged a cattle-keeping ban.

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