英格兰严重缺水已成“国家重大事件”

Core Points - The Environment Agency of the UK has declared the current water shortage situation in England as a "national significant event" [1] - Five regions in England are officially in drought, with six additional regions experiencing the driest first half of the year since 1976 [1] - Water levels in reservoirs have decreased by 2% in the past week, with the current average storage level at 67.7%, compared to the average of 80.5% for the first week of August in previous years [1] - The return of dry weather in August and the onset of the fourth heatwave of the summer are increasing pressure on public water supply and navigation [1] - The National Farmers' Union has indicated that the water shortage is impacting this year's growing season [1] - Helen Wakeham, the water services director and chair of the National Drought Group, emphasized the significant impact of the current situation on the UK and urged everyone to contribute to water conservation efforts [1] - The Environment Agency warned that without urgent measures, England could face a daily public water supply shortfall of 5 billion liters by 2055, with the entire economic sector facing a shortfall of 1 billion liters daily [1]