UK's rivers are low, a worrying sight
Levels are dropping, a dry spell in flight
Spring was the driest since 1961's year
Northern regions suffered, their water dear
Farmers are worried, crops need to grow
But without rain, their fields start to show
Irrigation is used, a costly feat
To keep their crops alive, a water beat
The Environment Agency warns of drought's might
Households might face restrictions, day and night
The next three months will be crucial, they say
Will it rain or not, the future's uncertain way
The south-west of England and Wales will be fine
But the rest of the UK will struggle to shine
Water restrictions are looming, a threat to all
The government's on high alert, standing tall
Farmers are rationing, water's scarce and rare
They're forced to use irrigation, a costly affair
Nick Deane's farm in Norfolk's a prime example
A drought from an agricultural point of view, a troubling tale
Wildfires have burned, a larger area this year
A dry and sunny spell, bringing forth a bitter tear
The last drought was in 2022, a summer so hot
Five companies introduced hosepipe bans, a water spot
The government's working, to improve water supply
More reservoirs are being built, to meet the demand's high
But the dry weather's a risk, a threat to come
Will it rain soon, or will the drought have won?
Scientists are puzzled, by the blocked highs
A high-pressure system stuck, a dry spell's sigh
Climate change is a factor, a global concern
More extreme weather events, a future to learn
The UK's water supplies, are in a better place
But dry weather's a risk, a waterless space
The government's on the case, to secure water's flow
But the drought's a threat, a future to know.