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So there has been less moisture to top up our rivers.It is why groundwater droughts in the South generally take a longer time to develop but can be longer-lasting if they do occur.

If that lack of rainfall continues for a long time.That has made things more expensive for them and means there is even less water to go around.One of the driest springs on recordThere is no single definition of drought or water scarcity - the measure in Scotland - but a long period of low rainfall is needed.

sometimes taking years to respond to current conditions.though this is much higher in the south and east.

Rocks that store lots of groundwater are called aquifers.

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is scheduled to play three homecoming gigs at Portman Road Stadium in Ipswich on 11.he said it was great to be able to pay tribute to the musician and create a work the community could enjoy.

With the work taking two days to complete.spent more than seven hours painting the mural of Ed Sheeran which features in Buttermarket Ipswich.