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

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.

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Map used to flag red all raw sewage releases into bathing waters – but firm now says it factors in ‘impact’