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Yorkshire second region in England to move into drought status

The north-west of England entered drought status on May 21

Alex Black
Deputy Editor
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Yorkshire second region in England to move into drought status

Yorkshire has become the second region to enter drought status following the driest spring in 132 years. The Environment Agency has announced the change today (June 12) following declining river...

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