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  1. Heatwave impacts expected across England and Wales, leading to warnings for major cities including London and Birmingham.
  2. Extreme heat is currently affecting infrastructure and services in England.
  3. Due to extreme temperatures, a committee warns of pressure on water resources in England, involving the Environment Agency and techUK.
  4. Population growth and climate change are straining water resources in England.

The Environment Agency has declared drought conditions across England.

90 reports, 17 independent Updated Sep 22
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The Environment Agency has declared drought conditions across England.

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  1. Emma Hardy chaired the National Drought Group in England as the Environment Agency warned that drought conditions persist.Sub-event
  2. Emma Hardy chaired a National Drought Group meeting as the Agency seeks a Drought Order.1 source
  3. Sussex counties are experiencing drought conditions.Sub-event
  4. The Environment Agency warned about drought conditions in Cheshire, a county within England.Sub-event
  5. The Environment Agency is monitoring and managing drought incidents in the East Midlands region of England.Sub-event
  6. Yorkshire is facing prolonged dry weather, with the Environment Agency monitoring water resources and issuing drought warnings.Sub-event
  7. Official drought declaration issued for Southern England by the Environment Agency.Sub-event
  8. Drought conditions in England are prompting warnings of price hikes due to supply chain issues.1 source
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  1. The Environment Agency announced a flash drought in England, prompting academic study of its impacts.Sub-event
  2. The Environment Agency is monitoring drought conditions in Worcestershire, a county in England.Sub-event
  3. Environment Agency declares drought conditions across England.1 source

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