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Southern England Declares First-Ever Severe Drought, Reservoir Levels Critical
Published 6 h ago3 sourcesEvidence: Reported
SeverityHighAssessedDeveloping storyLe MondeGB
Prolonged drought has lowered water levels in the Slapy reservoir, revealing car and boat wrecks submerged for decades. The Vltava cascade system masks the severity in Prague, but upstream conditions are near-apocalyptic, prompting questions about drought management. The event underscores the region's vulnerability to climate-driven water scarcity.
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