Four areas of England now in drought as heat threatens wildlife and crops

The Guardian

Four areas of England are now in drought as the East and West Midlands have joined Yorkshire and the north-west. Continuing hot and dry weather was a hazard to crop production and wildlife, ministers said, as they urged water companies to put hosepipe bans in place to conserve water as levels deplete.   Click here to read the story.   Click the following link for more information on Drought.