In Yorkshire, the ongoing drought caused by a record-breaking dry spring and summer has drastically lowered reservoir levels, uncovering historic structures once flooded beneath the water.
The utility company Yorkshire Water reported reservoir capacities dropping to less than one-third full, with insufficient rainfall to replenish the supply.
Among the revealing sights is Broomhead Reservoir, where remnants of the Broomhead Bridge, also known as Cooper Carr Bridge, constructed in the early 20th century, have re-emerged.
The stone arch bridge formerly spanned Ewden Beck but has been submerged since the reservoir's construction in the 1920s.
Also visible are lost corn mills, crumbled stone walls, and rusted metal poles that have puzzled locals exploring the exposed mudflats.
The drought has prompted the use of contingency measures like drought orders and abstraction permits to manage water resources and to reduce domestic consumption by an average of 10%.
The uncovering of these relics provides a rare glimpse into the region's industrial past and highlights the continuing challenges posed by climate extremes on water supply management.
The utility company Yorkshire Water reported reservoir capacities dropping to less than one-third full, with insufficient rainfall to replenish the supply.
Among the revealing sights is Broomhead Reservoir, where remnants of the Broomhead Bridge, also known as Cooper Carr Bridge, constructed in the early 20th century, have re-emerged.
The stone arch bridge formerly spanned Ewden Beck but has been submerged since the reservoir's construction in the 1920s.
Also visible are lost corn mills, crumbled stone walls, and rusted metal poles that have puzzled locals exploring the exposed mudflats.
The drought has prompted the use of contingency measures like drought orders and abstraction permits to manage water resources and to reduce domestic consumption by an average of 10%.
The uncovering of these relics provides a rare glimpse into the region's industrial past and highlights the continuing challenges posed by climate extremes on water supply management.
