US EditionDrought declared in North West England
- On 21 May 2025, the Environment Agency announced a drought in North West England as a result of decreased water quantities in both reservoirs and rivers.
- Weeks of unusually dry weather since February caused the drought, with rainfall in the region being the third lowest since 1871.
- Reservoirs like Haweswater and Thirlmere stood at 62%, with recent rain failing to replenish water levels significantly across the area.
- A spokesperson confirmed that on 21 May, the North West region was declared to be in drought because reservoir and river water levels had dropped significantly.
- The drought prompted the implementation of the North West Drought Plan with ongoing monitoring, while water companies encourage saving water to protect supplies and wildlife.
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Wirral GlobeNorth West ‘in drought’ due to low water levels in reservoirs and rivers
Cheshire ‘in drought’ due to low water levels in reservoirs and rivers
·St Helens, United Kingdom
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thewestmorlandgazette.co.ukEnvironment Agency declares a drought in the north-west following low rainfall
The Environment Agency has officially declared a drought in the north-west following a period of low rainfall.
·Cumbria, United Kingdom
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Wales OnlineFive areas now in drought, says Environment Agency, after dry spring
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·Bristol, United Kingdom
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