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Severe drought declared in parts of England

Sky News·October 14, 2026 at 11:01 PM+2

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Severe drought has been declared in parts of Cornwall, Devon, Dorset, Somerset, East Sussex and West Sussex, the government has said.

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BBC News — UK·2 days ago

Severe drought declared in parts of southern England

The Guardian — World·2 days ago

Severe drought declared in six areas of England as reservoirs run low

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