Shropshire drought warning extended
A state of drought in Shropshire could last until Christmas or even into 2013, it was revealed today.
A state of drought in Shropshire could last until Christmas or even into 2013, it was revealed today.
Environmental experts say that dry weather over the past few months has left some English rivers exceptionally low.
They have now extended the country's drought map into the Midlands – including Shropshire – and the South West.
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Environment Agency officials stress that public water supplies are unlikely to be affected by the ongoing drought, but are reiterating calls from consumers to combat the dry conditions by using scarce water wisely.
The alert comes despite plans progressing by Severn Trent Water to pipe 30 million litres of water a day to help Anglian Water.
Severn Trent Water has said it does not anticipate any impact on the public water supply, such as hosepipe bans, but is continually reviewing the situation.