England faces worst drought in decades as companies prepare to take drastic measures

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"England is facing its worst drought in decades with government and water companies preparing to take drastic measures to deal with the problem. Executives at one major water company told The Guardian that water shortfall made more likely by the Met Office's long-term forecasts of lower than average rainfall would mean taking extreme water use curtailment measures going beyond hosepipe bans. Months of dry weather have depleted the country's existing water storages, despite roughly average rainfall in September and October."

The Independent sends journalists to cover reproductive rights, climate change and Big Tech while relying on reader donations to fund reporting without paywalls and to keep reporting accessible across the political spectrum. England is experiencing its worst drought in decades, with executives warning that Met Office forecasts of lower-than-average rainfall make water shortfalls more likely. Months of dry weather have reduced reservoir levels despite roughly average September and October rainfall. The National Drought Group warns of an ongoing drought unless significant rain arrives. Average reservoir storage is around 63.3%, with some sites below 30% and dry spells expected into 2026.

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