Severe drought declared across parts of England after record-breaking hot summer

Severe drought declared across parts of England after record-breaking hot summer Environment Agency says ‘severe drought’ is the most critical stage of dry conditions and can have lasting effects on the environment - Bookmark - CommentsGo to comments Become an Independent member to bookmark this article Already a member? Log in Severe drought has been declared in parts of Cornwall, Devon, Dorset, Somerset, East Sussex and West Sussex, the government has announced. Environment Agency says ‘severe drought’ is the most critical stage of the dry conditions and can have lasting effects on the environment. The Environment Agency says on its website: “The lack of water leads to serious water shortages and widespread impacts across sectors. “It’s when the lack of water begins to disrupt daily life and the environment in major ways.” More follows on this breaking news story. Subscribe here to get the latest updates from The Independent Join our commenting forum Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies Comments [Image text:] BREAKING NEWS