Drought expected to be declared in more parts of England as another heatwave looms

Millions more could face hosepipe ban as further regions expected to enter drought, expert says

The heat and continuing dry conditions are being supercharged by the escalating climate crisis The National Drought Group (NDG) is expected to meet this afternoon and declare that more parts of England are officially in drought, as parts of the UK head into a potential fifth heatwave of the year this week. All of Wales

Officials will meet on Monday to assess water shortages across the country as a new heatwave builds.

Red weather alerts expected - with temperatures set to pass 36C in fifth heatwave - and more areas on cusp of declaring drought  lbc.co.uk

The bone dry weather is due to continue this week which will see several areas of England enter drought status. Southern England has gone nearly two months since any major rain

The dry weather could continue for weeks. When it does end, the potential for heavy rainfall comes with its own risks