Dry weather and low river flows make UK summer drought likely, scientists say

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Exceptionally low river flows are predicted across the UK this summer as a drought becomes more likely, scientists have said.

An update from the UK Centre for Ecology and Hydrology (UKCEH) says dry, warm weather is expected over the next three months, putting pressure on water resources.