North-west England and Yorkshire are currently experiencing officially declared drought conditions, with other areas likely to follow if dry weather persists. Droughts occur when low rainfall leads to water shortages, impacting various users. The Environment Agency defines four stages of drought: prolonged dry weather, drought, severe drought, and recovering drought. England recently recorded its hottest spring in history and driest period in over a century, followed by record-breaking heatwaves in June, significantly affecting water supply and agriculture.
People in north-west England and Yorkshire are already experiencing officially declared drought conditions, and those in other parts of the country could face similar circumstances if the dry weather persists.
Droughts are natural events which occur when a period of low rainfall creates a shortage of water, and this reduces water supplies to different users.
England has experienced the hottest spring from March to May on record, and the driest in over a century, followed by the hottest June on record.
The Environment Agency said there are four stages of drought: prolonged dry weather, drought, severe drought, and recovering drought.
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