Officials Consider Drought Declaration for Parts of England Amid Heatwave

LONDON – Authorities will meet Monday to assess water shortages across England. This meeting takes place as a new heatwave develops.

Government and water company officials will participate in the meeting. They plan to consider declaring a drought in additional areas of the country. The National Drought Group typically convenes for such decisions. This group comprises representatives from the Environment Agency, water companies, and other government departments.