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    Severe drought declared in parts of southern England as reservoirs run low

    The Environment Agency declared severe drought on Thursday, 15 October 2026, in parts of six areas after months of low rainfall. Wimbleball and Ardingly reservoirs prompted the decision, and several other reservoirs are also running low.

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