England's Drought: A Flashpoint for Climate Change and Human Error The Environment Agency has declared that over half of England is in drought, marking a turning point in the country's struggle to manage its water resources.
This event is not unprecedented, but the speed at which it has unfolded serves as a stark reminder of the vulnerabilities created through collective neglect.
More than 20 million people are already under hosepipe bans, and the Met Office warns that there is no sign of sustained rainfall to alleviate dry conditions.