Drought extended despite rain
With water levels still exceptionally low, the Environment Agency has declared further drought areas in our region.
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'Drought status' official
by Richard Jones
It has been confirmed that the entire Meridian region is now officially in drought status.
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With water levels in chalk streams exceptionally low, the Environment Agency has declared further drought areas in our region. Now Dorset, parts of Hampshire and most of Wiltshire are affected. More details on this story later.