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England could remain in drought beyond spring 2023, experts say

Average rainfall over winter will not be sufficient to avoid drought conditions in England continuing beyond spring 2023, the National Drought Group has forecast. This could lead water companies to impose strict water saving measures, including ...

14 Oct 2022 at 17:15

UK reservoirs ‘recovered’ after widespread drought

Reservoir levels have almost fully recovered after last summer’s dry spell but large areas of the UK are still at risk of water shortages, the latest figures reveal. The Environment Agency has said that water levels have reached 94%,compared ...

26 Apr 2023 at 13:41

Drought plans stepped up due to water demand amid ‘hottest June on record’

Drought plans have been stepped up in England due to significant increases in water demand, as June is set to be the hottest on record. The Met Office said it has not recorded a June this hot in the UK since it began collecting temperature ...

28 Jun 2023 at 17:27

Days of thunder this week as heavy rain and floods set to continue

The UK can expect days of thunder as heavy rain and flooding are set to continue over the coming days. The Met Office has issued a yellow thunderstorm warning for England and Wales on Tuesday, with conditions potentially causing more ...

16 Aug 2022 at 13:59

Water companies issue warnings to customers amid drought concerns

Water companies across the UK have issued warnings to consumers amid fears the country is heading for a drought. The National Drought Group moved England into “Prolonged Dry Weather” status, which is the final stage before an ...

08 Aug 2022 at 18:40

Thunderstorms to hit north of UK while south continues to sizzle

The UK is braced for sizzling temperatures in the south and thunderstorms in the north on Sunday. The hot weather has already seen several wildfires erupt across England, while a body was found in a Doncaster lake after ...

14 Aug 2022 at 11:09

Water companies should prepare drought plans now – Environment Agency

The UK cannot rely on weather alone to secure a reliable water supply, the Environment Agency (EA) has said, which is telling water companies to prepare drought plans now. After the driest February for 30 years, ...

25 May 2023 at 12:13

Temperatures reach 34C ahead of three days of rain and thunder

Temperatures reached 34C on Sunday as the UK braces for three days of rain and yellow weather warnings. The Met Office said Charlwood, in Surrey, recorded the highest temperature with 34.1C. The hot weather led ...

14 Aug 2022 at 22:46

Drought expected to be declared for parts of England as heatwave scorches UK

Drought is expected to be declared for some parts of England, as another heatwave scorches the country after months of low rainfall. Warnings are in place over the health impacts of extreme heat and the risk ...

11 Aug 2022 at 22:28

Cornwall faces hosepipe ban amid drought and heatwave

A hosepipe ban is being introduced to Cornwall and parts of Devon for the first time in 26 years amid a continuing drought. South West Water said the ban would come into force from August 23 to protect ...

15 Aug 2022 at 10:54

Temperatures to rise to 35C amid drought, wildfires with thunderstorms to come

The UK could see temperatures as high as 35C this weekend, amid wildfires, drought, and thunderstorms. It comes as the southern half of the UK has been beset by drought conditions this weekend, while ...

13 Aug 2022 at 23:23

England’s driest February in 30 years, says Met Office

England has had its driest February in 30 years, according to provisional figures from the Met Office. Just 15.3mm of rain fell, with Bedfordshire, Greater London and Essex all seeing figures to put ...

01 Mar 2023 at 17:17

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