Hampshire and Essex counties are grappling with critical water scarcity issues compounded by development pressures and severe environmental warnings.
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Updated sep 17
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Hampshire and Essex counties are grappling with critical water scarcity issues compounded by development pressures and severe environmental warnings.
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Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- Policy allowing new builds are straining water systems in East Sussex and Hampshire.Sub-event
- A drought declaration has been made, impacting regional water management in Essex, accompanied by weather warnings from the Met Office.Sub-event
- A review of the Thames Estuary 2100 Plan findings is underway to protect Greater London against high tides and surge storms.Sub-event
- Park land in Hampshire is scorched following a drought declaration across the South East.Sub-event
Water scarcity and development pressure are challenging the future of Hampshire and Essex.1 source
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The entities involved
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Hampshire
ceremonial county of England
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Essex
ceremonial county in England (use Q21272241 for administrative non-metropolitan county)
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Environment Agency
non-departmental public body in the UK