Nether Hambleton village remains revealed by low reservoir levels

The remains of Nether Hambleton, a village demolished and flooded in the 1970s to create the Rutland Water reservoir, have been revealed due to exceptionally low water levels. The stonework and foundations of former buildings, including cottages and farms, have resurfaced as the East Midlands faces significant drought conditions.

According to the Environment Agency, rainfall in the East Midlands has been below average for five consecutive months, with July marking a record low. Reservoir levels fell by 16 percent during July, the largest monthly reduction in at least 30 years. The reservoir, which was completed in 1976 by damming the Gwash valley, can reach depths of 34 meters at maximum capacity.

In addition to the drought, the Met Office has issued an amber warning for extreme heat in parts of England, with temperatures expected to reach up to 38C. Large portions of England and all of Wales are currently under official drought conditions.