Defra issued a statement regarding the current drought status in England.

The entities involved

• England →

  country in north-west Europe, part of the United Kingdom

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• Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs →

  agriculture ministry of United Kingdom (British ministerial department)

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Related events

• The Environment Agency has declared drought conditions across England.Jul 29
• Drought conditions are impacting agricultural viability in England and East Anglia.Jul 31
• Yorkshire is facing prolonged dry weather, with the Environment Agency monitoring water resources and issuing drought warnings.Aug 10
• The Environment Agency warned of drought bans in England, and the Financial Conduct Authority regulated mortgage services.Sep 17
• Emma Hardy chaired the National Drought Group in England as the Environment Agency warned that drought conditions persist.Sep 10