The Latest Breaking News on Droughts

Messages to pet owners and over water use amid 29C heatwave in Nottinghamshire

Households should use water wisely this summer

Nottingham Post · Jun 9, 2023

New areas at risk of water scarcity as alert raised to highest in part of Highlands

An area of the Highlands has been placed under the highest level of water scarcity alert as dry weather continues.

The National (Scotland) · Jun 9, 2023

Humza Yousaf calls on public to 'reduce water use' amid unusually dry weather

People and businesses are being urged to use water carefully as dry weather conditions are expected to persist and water demand is rising.

The National (Scotland) · Jun 8, 2023

Chance of water restrictions as 'majority of Scotland' faces scarcity, watchdog says

SCOTLAND cannot rule out water restrictions this summer as the majority of the country is now impacted by water scarcity, according to water agency…

The National (Scotland) · Jun 2, 2023

A huge Welsh reservoir is looking partly empty - but there's no need to panic

The banks of Llyn Peris in Snowdonia are very low, but concerns about drought have been eased

Wales Online · Jun 2, 2023

Glasgow west end street an 'eyesore' after workmen abandon site for three months

Parking spaces on a busy west end street have been left out of use for months after telecoms engineers left a site in a 'complete mess' and failed to return.

Glasgow Live · Jun 2, 2023

Water scarcity alert issued by Met Office after dry spring in Scotland

PARTS of Scotland are in a state of water scarcity while southern England has seen above-average rainfall, according to Met Office analysis.

The National (Scotland) · Jun 1, 2023

Water scarcity in Scotland and a rain-soaked southern England – Met Office

A spring report released on the first day of the meteorological summer has revealed large regional differences in rainfall across the UK.

The Independent UK · Jun 1, 2023

New Scottish Water chief executive takes up role

The new boss will be making just shy of £300,000 a year managing Scotland's utility organisation

Insider UK · Jun 1, 2023

Water scarcity risk increases for businesses ahead of warm weather

Areas in southern and central Scotland - and the majority of the north - are now at 'early warning' status

Insider UK · May 29, 2023