Rainfall levels have not been sufficient to dampen soil and refill reservoirs after scorching summer
England could be in drought beyond spring 2023, ministers have said, after record low rainfall has left the country short on water.
The news will be particularly problematic for farmers, who were hoping for a damp autumn and winter to refill reservoirs so they could plant and harvest crops into next year.
(SOURCE) https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2022/oct/14/england-could-be-in-drought-beyond-spring-2023