Almost three-quarters of England in drought: Watch ITV News at Ten
Almost three-quarters of England is now in drought, with 45 million people living in affected areas, following a dry start to August.
The National Drought Group has warned all regions of the country are experiencing pressure on their water resources – with increasing impacts across agriculture, public supplies, navigation, and the environment.
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