The Environment Agency (EA) has confirmed a drought in Maidenhead, Windsor and Slough as high temperatures and a lack of rainfall continue to turn up the heat on the region. The team discussed the risks and impacts and agreed to further collaborative work to balance water needs and conserve water. At the meeting, the EA said that the drought trigger threshold had been met to move parts of England - including southern and central parts of the country - into drought. Moving to drought status means the EA and water companies will step up their actions to manage the impacts and press ahead with implementing stages of their pre-agreed drought plans. "Today’s meeting has helped to build on our coordinated action to manage water supplies, consider water users and protect the environment.

Source: Express August 12, 2022 16:54 UTC