- Low river levels in the River Test are threatening the water supply for the region, which is served by Southern Water.
- Hampshire and the Isle of Wight are facing a prolonged dry weather status due to drought, monitored by the Environment Agency and Met Office.
- Low reservoir levels trigger water restrictions in Hampshire, while the Met Office forecasts rain for Greater Manchester.
- The Environment Agency confirmed that prolonged dry weather conditions have affected much of England and Sussex.
The Environment Agency declared a dry weather status affecting the Brighton region.
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Updated Aug 10
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What happened
The Environment Agency declared a dry weather status affecting the Brighton region.
Who's involved
What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.Utility bans implemented in East Sussex after Environment Agency confirms prolonged dry weather.1 source
Dry weather status declared in the Brighton region.1 source
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The entities involved
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Brighton
city of Brighton & Hove, in East Sussex, England
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Environment Agency
non-departmental public body in the UK
Related events
- Yorkshire is facing prolonged dry weather, with the Environment Agency monitoring water resources and issuing drought warnings.
- Drought conditions have led to official water usage restrictions and declarations across parts of England.
- A drought declaration has been made, impacting regional water management in Essex, accompanied by weather warnings from the Met Office.
- Environment Agency declares 'flash drought' conditions in Dorset and Poole.
- The Environment Agency reported on regional rainfall and river flows in North West England on August 1st.
Coverage
Newest first; wire copies grouped- brightonandhovenews.org
- theargus.co.uk
- theargus.co.ukStriking images show how parched Brighton is as Sussex on verge of drought