More of England likely to be declared in drought

Parts of England, including Yorkshire, are already in drought due to hot and dry weather, with more regions likely to be declared in drought. The National Drought Group will meet to discuss further declarations, as droughts are driven by natural weather patterns but exacerbated by climate change and water usage. The Environment Agency warns of potential water shortages and the need for water resource management plans, including but not limited to hosepipe bans, as England faces low rainfall levels and intense heatwaves, leading to increased evaporation rates.