The last time drought was declared was in 2018
ENGLAND FACES DROUGHT: Low water levels at Holme Styes reservoir in Holmfirth West Yorkshire
Convening the National Drought Group on Tuesday, the EA brought together officials from the Environment Department , water companies, the Met Office, the National Farmers’ Union and others. , particularly in the south and east of the country, so the EA and water companies are now enacting the early stages of their drought plans and calling on everyone to do their bit in managing water use.
Harvey Bradshaw, EA executive director for the environment and chair of the NDG, said: “While last week’s extreme high temperatures are now behind us and there are currently no plans for restrictions on essential water use, we can all do our bit by reducing unnecessary water consumption and following advice from our water company to ensure this remains the case while our rivers are exceptionally low.
“Water companies have detailed plans in place to manage water resources for customers and the environment, and are doing everything they can, including working closely with government and regulators, to minimise the need for any restrictions and ensure rivers continue to flow. As we continue to see extremely high demand, we are urging everyone to carefully consider the amount they are using given the unprecedented conditions.
The most recent weekly rainfall and river flow summary for England, for the week to Tuesday July 19, said river flows decreased at all but seven sites the EA reports on, with almost all sites classed as below normal and a third being exceptionally low for the time of year.
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