More than half of England officially in drought, Environment Agency says

"The hot and dry weather means we are currently using water faster than nature can replenish it."

— Helen Wakeham , Executive

"The warm and exceptionally dry conditions experienced across much of England over recent months are continuing to have a significant impact."

— Will Lang , Academic

"Farmers and growers have always had to contend with the weather, but what they are experiencing now is climate change in action."

— Paul Tompkins , Executive