Drought officially declared in Wiltshire, putting pressure on local water supply systems, including those managed by Thames Water.

1 report, 1 independent Updated Aug 1

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What happened

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Who's involved

What this event is mainly about

Wiltshire drought

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Drought affects farming in Wiltshire, while policy decisions made in Westminster affect England. All 1 developments

The entities involved

Wiltshire
unitary authority (doesn't include Swindon) in Wiltshire, South West England, United Kingdom
- Wiltshire Council established a network to coordinate local issues, with gatherings held in Salisbury regarding Wiltshire matters.Sun 11:32
- Natasha Wood runs a business in Wiltshire.Sat 16:38
drought
extended period when a region notes a deficiency in its water supply
- Ministry of Education urges schools to take measures to mitigate the impacts of drought.Sun 19:44
- Severe drought conditions are impacting the state of Georgia since May 28, 2026.Sat 19:49

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Aug 1gazetteandherald.co.uk