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Source of Britain's River Thames driest ever as drought nears

(This August 11 story corrects spelling of last name of engagement officer in paragraphs 5 and 7)

Reuters

Drought expected to be declared amid heatwave with UK hotter than Caribbean

By Friday afternoon, temperatures are to soar as high as 35C in southern areas of the country.

The Independent UK

Drought could be declared in UK area leading to rules on water use and hosepipe ban

The Environment Agency's National Drought Group gets together and looks at statistics including rainfall, how much water is left in rivers, reservoirs and lakes

Daily Mirror

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Flash floods could follow UK heatwave, warns weather expert

Professor Rob Thompson said people should 'be careful what they wish for'

Liverpool Echo

Many parts of UK could declare drought, DEFRA says - not just south west

But weather expert warns heavy rain could also cause problems

Evening Standard

Wildfire threats in parts of the UK as fears raised heatwave may have killed 950 people

Fears have been raised for some as the weather presents an unprecedented risk of wildfires sweeping across the country, with hundreds thought to have died of the heat

Daily Mirror

Britain's dry summer set to trigger drought declarations

Parts of England are likely to declare a drought on Friday, local media reported ahead of a meeting between the government, its environment agency and water companies to discuss a long period of dry weather.

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The impact of drought in England: water restrictions, fire risks and farming hardship

Experts warn of current and future impact of drought as ministers are expected to make official declaration

The Guardian - UK

With California expected to lose 10% of its water within 20 years, Newsom calls for urgent action

LOS ANGELES — With California enduring historic drought amplified by global warming, Gov. Gavin Newsom on Thursday released a new plan to adapt to the state’s hotter, drier future by capturing and storing more water, recycling more wastewater and desalinating seawater and salty groundwater.

Los Angeles Times

Second jobs, burnout and too much work: Teachers demoralised as education ministers meet for crisis talks on staff shortages

Horror stories of burnout, demoralisation and ever-growing workloads have become all too common as the education system faces an "unprecedented" teacher drought that's the "single biggest issue" facing all school sectors.

ABC News

Rishi Sunak sets out measures to boost UK drought resilience

Warnings are in place over the health impacts of extreme heat and the risk of wildfires.

The Independent UK

Sinema’s last-minute push on Democrats’ climate bill added $4 billion to combat Western drought

WASHINGTON — When Sen. Joe Manchin III and Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer landed a surprise agreement on a health care, climate and tax bill last month, all but one Senate Democrat accepted the deal rather than risk collapse with further negotiation.

Los Angeles Times

Drought could be declared in the South West tomorrow

A set of restrictions could be brought in

Bristol Post

Heat wave and drought in Europe intensifies as wildfires rage, rivers run dry

Temperatures were in the triple digits Fahrenheit in Portugal, Spain and France.

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Wales Online

Welsh Water's worst case scenario plan if drought is declared and water becomes scarce

Welsh Water has set out what actions it will take from when a drought starts developing to when it becomes an emergency

The Guardian - UK

What happens when drought is declared by the UK government?

With drought declared in parts of England and other areas at pre-drought stage, we look at some key questions

The Independent UK

What is your water company doing to cope with the dry weather?

Four water companies have announced hosepipe bans in the UK, as another heatwave scorches the country

Wales Online

Drought to be declared in parts of UK on Friday

It comes as temperatures are set to climb to as high as 34C on Thursday and up to a peak of 36C over the weekend

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The Independent UK

UK bakes in latest heatwave with drought looming for some areas

Temperatures are climbing into the 30s and could peak around 36C over the weekend.

Manchester Evening News

Fears of looming drought as water levels at Woodhead Reservoir continue to fall

The Met Office recently raised the Fire Severity Index to the highest level, warning there was also an “exceptional” risk of wildfires.

Los Angeles Times

Saltwater toilets, desperate wildlife: Water-starved Catalina Island battles against drought

Island-dweller Lori Snell grimaced as she tallied her bill recently at the Avalon Laundry — nearly $50 for three large loads.

Los Angeles Times

Facing extreme heat and drought, young Californians cope to beat climate anxiety and doom

LOS ANGELES — When he was 6 years old, Sim Bilal began to have nightmares of floods pouring through his South Los Angeles home.

Daily Mirror

UK weather forecast: Heat to reach 'lethal' highs as No10 urged to issue drought warning

While the mercury isn't set to soar quite as high, the Met Office has issued an extreme heat weather warnings ahead of Friday and Saturday - with No10 being urged to take emergency action

Glasgow Live

Italy holiday makers issued warning over drought by Foreign Travel Advice

A state of emergency was declared in Italy at the start of July following a lack of rainfall. Wildfires have raged across the country and tourists have been issued a warning.

The Guardian - UK

Thousands evacuated as smouldering French wildfire reignites

High temperatures and drought in the wine-growing region of Gironde force partial closure of motorway

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