The hot weather is having an impact on water levels and fields across Derbyshire.The hot weather is having an impact on water levels and fields across Derbyshire.
The hot weather is having an impact on water levels and fields across Derbyshire.

14 photos show parched fields, dwindling rivers and barren reservoirs across Derbyshire – as drought is officially declared

By Tom Hardwick
Published 15th Aug 2022, 09:41 BST
This summer has been the driest in Derbyshire for 50 years – with the hot spell having a severe impact on Derbyshire’s countryside and waterways.

On Friday, August 12, a drought was officially declared for Derbyshire, following a summer in which the county has experienced record hot temperatures.

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Bodies of water across the county are becoming increasingly barren, and the countryside has been parched – with a number of fires breaking out in recent days.

These are 14 photos that show the impact of the hot weather across Derbyshire.

Water levels at the Errwood Reservoir in the Peak District have dropped significantly - exposing areas that are usually underwater.

1. Errwood Reservoir

Water levels at the Errwood Reservoir in the Peak District have dropped significantly - exposing areas that are usually underwater. Photo: Jason Chadwick

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The drought has left Errwood Reservoir's sailing club a long way from the water

2. Sailing club stranded

The drought has left Errwood Reservoir's sailing club a long way from the water Photo: Jason Chadwick

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Residents across Derbyshire are being asked to moderate their water use.

3. Saving water

Residents across Derbyshire are being asked to moderate their water use. Photo: Jason Chadwick

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The hot spell has left Errwood Reservoir looking more like a beach.

4. Beaches in Derbyshire?

The hot spell has left Errwood Reservoir looking more like a beach. Photo: Jason Chadwick

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