Canal Runs Dry in Leicestershire | Leicester News

Boats are grounded on a stretch of the Grand Union Canal in Leicestershire due to record-breaking drought — the longest dry spell this century in the East Midlands, with canal beds exposed and water levels dangerously low. The Canal and River Trust is racing to conserve every drop, deploying teams daily to manage navigation, protect wildlife, and warn against misuse of locks that worsen the crisis — all while staring down a forecast with no rain in sight. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/431f79c0f16e5d9f