Total Water in England's Reservoirs Is at Lowest Level Since 1995

Baitings Reservoir in Ripponden, West Yorkshire, where water levels are significantly low, on Aug. 12. 

Photographer: Danny Lawson/PA Wire
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The amount of water held in England's reservoirs stood at just 65% of total capacity at the end of last month - the lowest level for that point in the calendar year since 1995.

Most reservoirs are now classed as being "exceptionally low", according to figures from the Environment Agency.