The Latest Breaking News on Droughts

NSW and Victoria to ask federal water minister for exemptions to their commitments, while irrigators want focus on gains made

Replacing open channels with pipelines results in large water savings and production benefits, so why isn't everyone doing it?

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