Drought declared in north-west England amid declining reservoir levels.
Hosepipe ban could follow, says Environment Agency, after England had driest February-April period on record.
A drought has been declared in north-west England as reservoir levels dwindle.
Hosepipe bans could follow, the Environment Agency said, though this is a matter for water companies, which have been directed to follow their drought plans.
Much of the rest of the country is in prolonged dry status, which is the step before drought, and without significant rainfall more areas could follow the north-west.
