Climate change made weather conditions leading to deadly wildfires in Türkiye, Cyprus and Greece 10 times more likely
Climate change made weather conditions leading to deadly wildfires in Türkiye, Cyprus and Greece 10 times more likely, acording to researchers at the Weather Attribution Service and other leading climate scientists.
National Drought Group warns England is facing "nationally significant" water shortfall
The National Drought Group met yesterday to discuss measures to address the ongoing water shortfall as England enters its fourth heatwave of the summer, with temperatures set to reach 34C in some areas. Commenting on the situation, Helen Wakeham, chair of the Group and Director of Water at the Environment Agency (EA) said:
"The current situation is nationally significant and we are calling on everyone to play their part and help reduce the pressure on our water environment.”
Yorkshire Water begins work on £750k project to protect Dunkirk Beck and the river Worth during drought
Yorkshire Water has begun a project between two of its reservoirs to provide protection for Dunkirk Beck and the river Worth during the county’s drought, which was declared by the Environment Agency on 12 June this year.
Southern Water launches “You Save, We’ll Pay’ incentive scheme for Hampshire and Isle of Wight businesses
Southern Water is launching its “You Save, We’ll Pay’ incentive scheme for businesses across Hampshire and Isle of Wight – the scheme will start on Friday 1 August 2025.
Jersey Water brings desal plant into operation to boost water supplies
Jersey Water has begun using its desalination plant to bolster the Island’s water reserves, which are currently lower than average for the time of year.
Welsh Water thanks customers for helping protect water supplies amid ongoing dry conditions
Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water is thanking its customers for helping protect water supplies this summer following the driest spring in over 100 years, confirming that most of its reservoirs are in a healthy position.
Environment Agency declares East and West Midlands officially in drought status
The Environment Agency has today announced that the East and West Midlands have officially entered a drought following an extended period of hot weather and the driest June since 1976.
SEPA warns as water scarcity intensifies across eastern Scotland as several areas approach critical thresholds
A number of areas across eastern Scotland are now within a week of reaching Significant Scarcity according to the latest data from the Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA).
Southern Water announces water restrictions for Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Southern Water is calling on households across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight to ditch their hosepipes from today to protect the environment and keep taps running through the hot summer.
National Drought Group steps up operational response as more areas of country move into drought
The National Drought Group (NDG) met yesterday and agreed to step up its operational response as a drought was declared in the West and East Midlands.