- Water restrictions are implemented across England due to a heatwave forecast, safeguarding regional water resources.
- Drought conditions have led to official water usage restrictions and declarations across parts of England.
A low-pressure system brings heavy rain to the East of England, causing potential flooding of homes and businesses in Greater Manchester.
1 report, 1 independent
Updated Aug 19
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What happened
A low-pressure system brings heavy rain to the East of England, causing potential flooding of homes and businesses in Greater Manchester.
Who's involved
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The entities involved
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England
country in north-west Europe, part of the United Kingdom
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Greater Manchester
metropolitan county in North West England
Related events
- Report detailing flooding risk and geographic locations of counties, including Liverpool, Derbyshire, and Lancashire.
- The Met Office has issued warnings for the majority of the UK regarding potential flooding and power cuts.
- Flooding occurred in Birmingham, while the Met Office predicted the hottest summer on record, coinciding with the Environment Agency reporting England remains in drought.
- The Environment Agency has declared drought conditions across England.
- Drought conditions are impacting agricultural viability in England and East Anglia.