# Severe drought declared in parts of England for first time since 1995

https://mins.news/en/item/102606

- Bloomberg News, 2026-10-16 06:00 UTC
- Society
- Original: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-10-15/severe-drought-hits-parts-of-england-for-first-time-since-1995?link_source=ta_bluesky_link&taid=6ad1bd6f7a00e50001c25dc6

> Parts of England have been declared to be in severe drought for the first time since 1995. Reservoir levels far below seasonal norms have prompted the government to step up emergency planning.

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