Satellite images show impact of heatwaves and drought on UK landscape
They are one of the UK's three main water sources, alongside rivers and water from deep underground.Reservoirs are especially important in northern England, Wales and Scotland. South-east England relies more heavily on groundwater.Levels are lowest in the South West, with Wimbleball and Blagdon classed as exceptionally low.
- ▪They are one of the UK's three main water sources, alongside rivers and water from deep underground.Reservoirs are especially important in northern England, Wales and Scotland.
- ▪South-east England relies more heavily on groundwater.Levels are lowest in the South West, with Wimbleball and Blagdon classed as exceptionally low.
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Satellite images show impact of heatwaves and drought on UK landscapeByBarbara Metzler, Mark Poynting and Phil Leake , BBC VerifyPublished5 minutes agoSatellite imagery shows the toll taken on the UK landscape from this year's long hot summer.BBC Verify analysis of satellite data shows where in the UK has been most affected by heatwaves and a lack of rain.We can see parts of the country are suffering from "vegetation stress" where the development and growth of plants, grass and crops can be severely affected.Experts have said the combination of next-to-no rainfall and prolonged hot weather is likely to cause significant issues for the farming industry and have an impact on agriculture and food supplies.Scientists also warn the UK is facing a growing risk of water shortages in the decades…
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