Amidst the drought, the water supply in some reservoirs in England may run out completely, the Times reports. In October, several areas of southern England were declared their worst level of drought following last summer's heatwave. Water company South East Water has said that if the drought continues, the UK may have to import water from Norway. According to the publication, the government's emergency committee meets up to twice a week to discuss the situation in southwest England and Sussex. Officials have warned that the water supply to some homes, the construction of nuclear power plants and the operation of prisons could be disrupted if the authorities do not act. In August, it was reported that due to unusual heat in the UK, the use of sprinklers and irrigation was banned - vegetation throughout the country began to die. Britain's National Farmers Union has declared a crisis in the agricultural industry and a threat to food security due to the worst drought in 50 years. More IZ RU news in max.

Amidst the drought, the water supply in some reservoirs in England may run out completely, the Times reports. In October, several areas of southern England were declared their worst level of drought following last summer's heatwave. Water company South East Water has said that if the drought continues, the UK may have to import water from Norway. According to the publication, the government's emergency committee meets up to twice a week to discuss the situation in southwest England and Sussex. Officials have warned that the water supply to some homes, the construction of nuclear power plants and the operation of prisons could be disrupted if the authorities do not act. In August, it was reported that due to unusual heat in the UK, the use of sprinklers and irrigation was banned - vegetation throughout the country began to die. Britain's National Farmers Union has declared a crisis in the agricultural industry and a threat to food security due to the worst drought in 50 years. More IZ RU news in max.