The Latest Breaking News on Droughts

A burst water main in Balfron has seen a section of the road being forced to shut and repairs could take up to three months to complete. The pipe burst in Ballochruin Road, near to the bridge there, sometime on Thursday, September 29. On Friday mor

560,000 people across Ireland are drinking water from treatment plants where water contamination is possible due to much-needed investment

Ballochruin Road, Balfron, was shut in Thursday evening after a burst water main was discovered and an emergency repair is underway.

Firm’s first ban in 27 years came into effect from August 26

Water bosses hoped a hosepipe ban would reduce water demand from 150 litres per person per day to 100, with most of England and Wales still considered in drought

The water levels in will be measured twice a year, pre and post monsoon

Prolonged periods of intense heat affected large parts of the UK and Europe this summer. These conditions forced parts of the UK into an official drought, with restrictions on water use imposed for the first time since 2012. Despite recent autumnal weather, parts of the country remain firmly in drought.

It follows a similar incident just two weeks ago affecting the same households in the area

Amaravati Walkers and Runners Association celebrates World Rivers Day

Water companies across the UK have now provided updates on when the temporary ban is expected to come to an end, after announcing the restrictions back in August

Almost 98% of the works have been completed says TWAD board officials.