Source of Britain's River Thames driest ever as drought nears

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Source of Britain's River Thames driest ever
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  • Dry riverbed at Thames source extends further than before
  • July was England's driest since 1935, driest ever in places
  • Experts say country's infrastructure unprepared for drought

LONDON, Aug 12 (Reuters) - (This August 11 story corrects spelling of last name of engagement officer in paragraphs 5 and 7)

The source of the River Thames has dried up further downstream than ever before, as England looks set to enter a drought that some experts say the country is unprepared for.

Britain's Met Office said this July was the driest for England since 1935 with average rainfall, at 23.1 millimetres (0.9 inches), just 35% of the average for the month. Some parts of the country saw the driest July ever. read more

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