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United Kingdom: More action needed to protect against growing drought risk

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An effective response to the significant and growing risk of drought in England and Wales is possible if concerted action is taken now, according to new research published by the water industry today.

The research modelled the possible effects of climate change, population growth, environmental protection measures and trends in water use to produce a wide range of future scenarios. It breaks new ground by deploying new modelling techniques and by looking 50 years ahead across the whole of England and Wales.

The results suggest that, in some scenarios, we are facing longer, more frequent and more acute droughts than previously thought. Drier areas of the country (the south and east of England) face a higher risk of more severe droughts than those experienced in the past, while English regions further to the north and west are also more exposed to the prospect of future water shortages.

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Water resources long-term planning framework (2015-2065) English

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Hazards Drought
Themes Risk identification and assessment Economics of DRR Water
Country and region United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
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