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England drought persists as reservoir hits 32% capacity

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  • Severn Trent Water warns visitors to stay on paths as the flooded Derbyshire village of Derwent reappears.
  • Ladybower Reservoir holds just under 32 percent capacity after months of below-average rainfall.
  • Environment Agency data show about 82 percent of England remains in drought conditions.
  • Doug Clarke, Severn Trent water resources lead, says six months of below-average rain and high temperatures delay recovery.
  • Officials urge households in affected regions to conserve water throughout the winter months.