ITV News published this video item, entitled “Drought looms in south-west as parts of UK face ‘exceptional’ wildfire risk | ITV News” – below is their description.
A drought is likely to be declared for south-western parts of England, ITV News understands, as warnings over the risk of severe fires spreading ratchet up.
The new status is believed to be a precaution, with rain forecast next week, prompting action by agencies and water companies to manage water resources and protect the environment.
The National Drought Group – made up of government and agency officials, water companies and other groups such as the National Farmers’ Union (NFU) – is set to meet on Friday to discuss the prolonged dry weather.
It comes as temperatures are set to climb to as high as 34C on Thursday and up to a peak of 36C over the weekend in the areas covered by an amber warning for extreme heat issued by the Met Office for much of England and Wales.
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