National Drought Group

Five areas remain in drought, with more areas likely to declare drought status within the next few weeks as groundwater and reservoir levels across England continue to recede

The Environment Agency said five areas in England are officially in drought, with six more experiencing prolonged dry weather following the driest six months to July since 1976

Defra says it has put measures in place to minimise disruption for farm businesses

Lack of sustained rainfall poses summer drought risk

National experts discuss water resilience as temperature hit record highs