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Some of the UK’s hidden underwater ruins have been exposed by the heatwave and drought.
The recent hot weather has dried up reservoirs across the country, revealing the previously hidden underwater features.
(Remnants of the village of West End which can be seen after water levels in the Thruscross Reservoir depleted)
These include bridges, gardens, churches and villages that are suddenly visible.
An official drought was declared in several parts of England last week as soaring temperatures brought on by the heatwave affected water supplies.
(An exposed bridge that is normally submerged at Llwyn Onn Reservoir near Merthyr Tydfil, Wales)
The hot weather finally gave way to heavy showers this week and the Met Office has a yellow warning in place across much of England on Tuesday and Wednesday.
(Baitings Reservoir in Ripponden, West Yorkshire)
But the heat has already taken its toll on the UK’s reservoirs, with water levels dropping dramatically at several locations.
This has meant the re-emergence of some of the country’s hidden landmarks.
Read more: yahoo
