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UK braces for 10-day dry spell despite record wet week, drought persists
Environment Agency says wettest week still leaves England in drought
1 Oct 30 10:12 AM · 9d ago · 6 articles · 1 post · 3 sources · development 1 of 1
Despite October rainfall reaching 111% of the long-term average, Wales and most of England remain in drought, with parts of southern England in severe drought; 11 reservoirs are classed as 'exceptionally low', including Wimbleball and Ardingly at under 20% capacity.
“need sustained rainfall to recover”
Philip DuffyPhilip Duffy Chief Executive, Environment AgencyEnvironment Agency UK water and environmental regulatorNational Drought Group UK drought coordination bodySimon King BBC weather presenter
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