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Drought Officially Declared

Drought has been declared in the West Country by the Environment Agency

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Drought declared but water supplies unaffected

Drought has been declared in the West following months of low rainfall. The Environment Agency says the last 18 months have been the second driest on record. It's concerned the dry weather will affect wildlife and wetland habitats but says public water supplies should remain unaffected.

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