British officials have warned that England is suffering from a drought that is not expected to end for months and may last into next spring or even longer.

The British "Guardian" reported on the 14th, using several officials as sources, that England suffered from drought and heat this summer, and the precipitation in some areas fell to the lowest value on record, causing many rivers, reservoirs, and groundwater levels to be seriously low.

The water department said that only sustained above-average precipitation this autumn and winter will allow England's rivers and reservoirs to be replenished enough to get out of the drought. However, the precipitation in most parts of England in September only reached the average of previous years, and the situation in October is still not optimistic. It is expected that the water level of many rivers will remain at a rare low level, and the precipitation in winter is not expected to be too much.

Farmers worry that if the drought continues into next spring, it may affect the planting and harvesting of crops next year.

Many water companies in the UK have previously issued water restrictions, including prohibiting the use of tap water to fill their swimming pools, suspending fountains, and prohibiting car washing with water pipes at home, but there are exceptions, such as allowing car washes to operate. The UK Environment Agency disclosed that as the drought continues, these water companies may issue "upgraded" water restrictions in the future.