Drought to be declared across eight areas of England

Expert group to declare official drought amid prolonged dry spell, meaning water rationing may take placeA drought is to be declared across wide swathes of England after a meeting of experts, the Guardian has learned.The prolonged dry conditions, with some areas of the country not receiving significant rainfall all summer, have caused the National Drought Group to declare an official drought, according to leaked documents from a meeting on Friday seen by the Guardian. Continue reading...