Severn Trent reservoirs drop to lowest levels in 8 months as Birmingham in drought

It follows hosepipe bans for other areas after three heatwaves so far in the UK this summer

Water level 8.59 meters below zero at city's iron bridge gauge

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The whole of Wales is now in a drought, Natural Resources Wales has said

David Guy, Swansea Yacht and Sub-Aqua Club’s commodore, said the Tawe was the lowest he had seen since becoming a club member 50 years ago

Low water levels are putting river cruises on the Rhine in jeopardy, with excursions being cancelled or cut short because...