England Faces Expanded Drought Declaration as UK Water Crisis Deepens

On August 10, England's National Drought Group is expected to declare more areas in drought, extending a crisis already covering Wales and over half of England. Millions face hosepipe bans, and 134 drought-related incidents have been logged since January. A possible fifth heatwave could push temperatures to 36C. England's driest spring in 132 years drives the worsening water shortfall.