Yorkshire enters drought status after dry summer and autumn
Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 9 Oct, 14:48 · Archive
Yorkshire has been officially declared in drought status due to low water levels in reservoirs and rivers.
The Environment Agency upgraded Yorkshire to drought status on Friday, following months of "prolonged dry weather" since the end of July. An unusually dry September and continued lack of rainfall into autumn have caused river flows and groundwater levels to reach very low levels in parts of the region. Yorkshire received just over half its normal long-term average rainfall in September.
Yorkshire joins central, southern and eastern England in drought status. The North East and North West remain in prolonged dry weather status.
Yorkshire Water's head of water production, treatment and energy, Andy Shaw, said the company is not planning water restrictions for customers because of extensive work to manage supplies, reduce leakage and move water around the network. He noted that water demand remains unusually high for the time of year and urged customers to use water wisely, suggesting shorter showers, running full washing machine loads and checking for leaks at home.
How it is being reported
- Yorkshire in drought - Environment Agency issues warning after record dry spellYorkshire has officially entered drought status because of low water levels in reservoirs and rivers, the Environment Agency has announced.York Press · 9 Oct, 14:18
- Yorkshire in drought - Environment Agency issues warning after record dry spellYorkshire has officially entered drought status because of low water levels in reservoirs and rivers, the Environment Agency has announced.Gazette & Herald (Malton) · 9 Oct, 14:18
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